Best Workout Ever

BPOV

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I rolled over, turned off my alarm and got up to get ready for work. I was halfway through washing my face before I realized that it was Saturday.

I smiled at my soapy face in the mirror. There would be no annoying teenagers to resist learning today, no one would mispronounce long words in Hamlet, and no one would give a lame excuse for not having their homework.

Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but by the beginning of May, I'm begging for summer to come. By May, the students are ready to get out of school and most of them just don't care anymore. Even my favorite, straight A students just cannot focus as much and everyone seems on edge.

So, needless to say, I enjoyed weekends.

I made a large cup of coffee and sat on the couch, reveling in the quietness of the morning. I curled up in my Snuggie (a gift from my brother, Emmett, he thinks it's so funny but it's really quite comfortable) and picked up Jane Eyre, one of my favorite books.

When I looked up, it was 8:30 and my eyes were tired so I decided on going to the gym.

I had recently joined a new gym because Emmett started working there and put me on his discount and I actually liked it better than my old one.

The parking lot wasn't too crowded so I parked my beat up truck up front, next to a silver Volvo, being extremely careful not to hit with my door. I walked in the door wearing navy Nike running shorts and a matching sleeveless top with my bag over my shoulder. Emmett was sitting at the front desk, helping a woman get signed up for personal training and I waved to him.

He saw me and said, very loudly, "BELLA BEAR!!! MY FAVORITE SISTER!!!"

Everyone looked at him, then to me.

"Emmett" I hissed

He smiled and whispered, "Sorry Bells, but you know what happens when I don't let everyone know you're my sis"

He was right, the last time he didn't make it known, I got hit on by three gross guys and one teenager and he had to come over and intimidate them. He is very intimidating, being a six foot- four body builder/trainer.

I waved goodbye and put my bag in the locker room. I walked out with my iPod in and water bottle ready. I walked straight past the treadmills; those were deathtraps for my klutzy self. I needed something easier to stay on so I got on one of those elliptical machines where you move your arms and legs that had pedals that my feet would stay in.

I started pretty fast and after about ten minutes, I was working up a good sweat and was getting really into my music. I noticed someone get on the weight bench right behind me, but I didn't turn to look. I got the weird feeling that they were looking at me.

I shrugged it off, but I really needed water, so I let go of the bars to grab my water bottle, trying to pause the machine. Big mistake, I lost my balance and, with arms flailing helplessly, I started falling backwards. But before I could hit the floor, a pair of strong arms caught me under my arms. I looked down and saw a pair of large hands with work-out gloves setting me up right.

I turned around to thank my savior, but all I saw were a pair of amazing green eyes that left me stunned. I quickly recovered, and mumbled a thanks to the gorgeous man in front of me.

He had messy brown hair that looked extremely sexy, and a strong jaw. He was about 6'2" and was wearing a sleeveless shirt that showed off not only his slight farmers tan, but his nicely toned arms. He wasn't as muscular as Emmett, but he looked hot.

He smiled a dazzling grin and said,

"You're very welcome. You have to be careful on those, they're dangerous"

"Yeah, I figured that out." I said, sarcastically.

He held out his gloved hand, "I'm Edward"

I took his hand and introduced myself too.

"So, are you new to this gym?"

"How'd you know?"

He chuckled, "Well, I'm pretty sure I've never seen you falling off stuff here before"

Good thing my face was already red from working out so he couldn't see me blush, "That's not fair; I don't always fall off stuff"

Then I heard a voice behind me: "Bella, it's not polite to lie" Emmett laughed and held out his hand to Edward.

"Hey man, how's it goin?" he asked, like greeting an old friend

"I'm good, really busy at the hospital lately though."

I must have looked as confused as I felt because Edward said, "Emmett and I play basketball sometimes. You're his sister, right?"

I nodded.

"Well it's good to meet you"

Then Emmett clapped a huge hand on each of our shoulders and said,

"Well guys, I'd love to sit here and chat but there's a lady over there that needs my help. Be careful Bells." He gave me a cautionary gaze, then he turned to Edward, "Good seeing you Eddie."

Edward rolled his eyes at Emmett as he walked away.

"He knows I hate when people call me Eddie."

I laughed, somewhat awkwardly, "Well Emmett's never been one to think of people's feelings when it comes to joking"

It was hard to focus on what he was saying and what to say back. I was thinking about how awkward the situation was. Here I was, talking to this Adonis, sweaty and gross and in the middle of a gym. Not the best conditions to flirt.

Yet, he asked me, "What are you doing after your workout?"

I blinked, my jaw dropping just a hair, "Oh, um, nothing really."

"Well, I was wondering if you'd want to maybe get brunch together." He ran his hand through his hair, messing it up more. It was mesmerizing.

"Um. Yeah, I'd like that"

He smiled widely, "Alright. Well, do you want to meet at the door in an hour?"

I tried to shrug like I didn't care, "Sure"

He took time for one last smile, then turned and walked towards a weight machine.

I turned back to the machine I was on, ready to kiss it for the good it had caused.

A/N: So I got inspiration for this, surprisingly, while at the gym. And I totally almost fell off a machine and I thought: That's a Bella thing to do. Therefore: this story.

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I might do a sequel in EPOV.