A few months have passed and me and Seth have been meeting up nearly everyday. At first it was just to work out but it quickly merged into hanging out together whenever we had free time. Today Seth asked me to meet him at the gym so we could hang out after his workout. Today was my rest day so I allowed myself a lie in. All of the early mornings Seth had me up for no longer effected me in compassion to when we started. In fact I didn't mind being up early anymore, it had extended my days, allowing me to be more productive.
Hopping out of my cab I slowly made my way over to the gym which Seth had texted me the address of earlier. I had never been to this gym before so was unsure on where to find him. Walking in through the large frosted glass doors I spotted him. Seth appeared to be coming to the end of his work out as the timer counted down. Not wanting to distract him, I planted myself down on a bench near the door way.
I glanced around the gym trying to see if I recognised anyone else. To my surprise Sheamus and Cesaro were in. In the past I had only been able to catch Cesaro in with Seth as they practiced moves together. Sheamus usually turned up at the end of thier workouts to go and grab coffee with Cesaro.
"Hey Seth fancy joining me and Sheamus for a coffee after this?" Cesaro asked, wiping the sweat off his forehead. "No can do guys, I'm hanging out with Riss today" Seth panted out of breath as he finished his push ups. "Again?" Sheamus laughed and raised an eyebrow. "Yeah...again" Seth replied with an upwards inflection as if to question Sheamus' response.
Sheamus dropped the large weight he has lifting down onto the floor. "I didn't mean anything by it. It's just you two have been hanging out a lot is all" he laughed and sat down, exhausted. "She's my friend...we like hanging out? We're yet to finish playing cuphead...it's so freaking difficult" Seth complained before laughing to himself.
Cesaro slid over to Seth "So are you saying you're into her?" He giggled and ruffled Seth's hair before resting his arm around his shoulders. Seth shrugged Cesaro's arm off embarrassed "you two are worse than my own mum..." he sighed and headed off towards the showers.
After overhearing their conversation I quickly went on my phone trying to distract myself. I hope he hasn't been blowing off people just to come and see me all this time. Maybe I should cancel today so he can hang out with 'The Bar' guys. I don't want them to hate me. I was snapped out of my trail of thought by my text tone going off.
Seth:
Just grabbing a shower, see you soon xxx
I smiled down at my phone only just realising he increased the number of x's on his texts. I thought back to the conversation I accidentally overheard and my face started to heat up. I quickly shook my head.
We're friends, nothing more. Sure I have had feelings for him since the start but I've tried to push them aside. I'm just happy we're as close as we are. Guess I really should thank Xavier for passing on my number.
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Some time had passed and there was still no sign of Seth. I knew he usually takes a while but this felt like the longest time he's ever taken. I sighed and browsed through the pictures on my phone, smiling at all the silly selfies me and Seth had taken.
"Oh heyyy gurlll, someone's smiley. Whatcha looking at" Seth teased as he slowly made his way over before sitting down next to me, resting his head on my shoulder. I quickly locked my phone not wanting him to see. He laughed at my actions and began to gently play with my hair, twisting my long bangs around his fingers. "So how was the lie in, sleepy head" he asked and looked up at me with his large brown eyes.
"It was well deserved after you keeping me awake all night texting me about legend of Zelda" I smirked glancing over at him. My smirk quickly disappeared when he stole my phone and managed to unlock it to find a selfie of us. I quickly snatched my phone back and crossed my arms.
He pouted. "I'm sorry Riss, I was just messing with you." He sighed and looked down at the floor "That was a good day though. Me & Dean had just won the tag team championship titles and yet all we wanted to do was watch cartoons and play video games. Was great being able to spend time with you both, wasn't too fond of you both ganging up on me while playing mario kart but I'll let that slide" he giggled and pushed back his hair off his forehead.
I smiled remembering that day fondly. "You still wanting to grab pancakes?" He asked forcing a smile as he tried to get a read on the situation."Of course I do, I didn't get up before 12 for nothing" I joked and got to my feet. A genuine smile now on his face. He stood up and escorted me to the door before opening it for me.
"Look after him for us" Cesaro yelled across the room. Causing me to giggle and Seth's face heated up.
"Us?" Sheamus questioned his partner.
"Yes us, shammy"
"I don't recall that ever happening"
Seth gently shoved me out wanting to get out before Cesaro could embarrass him any further.
