It was stupid, no it was down right dangerous. He couldn't stop himself though. She was off limits, totally innocent and completely mesmerizing. He stared at her from across the crowded gym. He couldn't imagine how many guys must hit on her here. Well he did in fact know. He watched it everyday Monday through Friday 6-7:30.
"Paul...Paul...?" Shawn poked his friend over and over trying to get his attention.
"what, I'm busy dumb ass!" he replied as he leaned back against the counter.
"whatever man, just ask her out. Think she's gonna bite?" Shawn asked with a smirk.
Paul shook his head. "no way she's single."
Shawn rolled his eyes at his friend. "if there's no ring, there's no problem!" he reminded him as he smacked his back.
Paul laughed as he reached up adjusting his hat turning it backwards. He crossed his arms looking around the room then back to her. He and Shawn co-owned 10 different gyms in the state and were planning on expanding. Shawn had just gotten married last year and already had a baby on the way. They used to pick up girls together every weekend until Shawn met and eventually committed himself to Rebecca. After that Paul dove head first into the business and with Shawn's help and financial help, they ended up being very successful. They bought out a bunch of gyms going out of business all around the state of Connecticut.
"alright man, it's 6:30 I'm gonna head out and meet Becca for dinner, love ya man see you tomorrow."
"yeah alright man, don't forget the meeting meet me here at 8:30. And don't be late!"
Shawn shook his head as he left the gym. His buddy was in deep with this chick. He was head over heels. He didn't know why he didn't just ask her out. Whenever they went out all the girls wanted Paul, he was shy at first then loud and funny they loved it, ate it up even!
Paul watched as she threw her bag over her shoulder and came over to the desk.
"can you swipe me?" she asked quietly as she laid her membership card on the counter in front of him.
He smiled as his heart raced. "you got it." he swiped the card and watched her.
She took it from his hand holding his finger momentarily as a shot of electricity seemingly shot through him. He cleared his throat.
"have a nice night ." he said shyly with a smile.
"thank you..." she raised her eyebrow waiting for him to finish for her.
"Paul."
"Paul..."
"Levesque." he said with a smile. "what's up, wanna know what your future last name will be?" he asked leaning down on the counter.
She blushed as she fixed her makeshift ponytail.
"well, you already have my number so..."
He smiled as he sucked in a breath. "not allowed to call clients from their personal information, violation of policy, since I made It I need to respect it."
She shrugged as she shook her head. "Damn... Guess I'll just see you tomorrow then, goodnight Paul."
"goodnight ms.-"
"Stephanie." Stephanie replied.
"Stephanie." he breathed out.
She smiled as she walked to the door. He waved at her as she have him one last look.
"oh yeah, she wants you." Paul said to himself as he did a small victory dance. He couldn't help but look up her number. She had given him permission after all...
