Chapter 3

As I walk into the crowded gym I spot my friends. They are all huddled together Chattering about something, probably boys.

That reminds me of Sasha. I look towards his office but only catch a glimpse of his golden hair before I walk onto the mat and begin to stretch. My friends finally acknowledge my presence as I sit there listening to them.

"So Pay I heard that Max asked you out" Lauren says glaring at me

"When was this Pay?" asks Emily

"The day I came over to your house." I reply not even looking up

"Oh, so you shot him down I see" Lauren says and she adds "did you have a seizure or something?"

"No I was fine" I reply glaring right back at her "He called me though"

"All right Pay" Kaylie says as she does the splits.

"I thought I told you he is mine" Lauren says as she gets up and walks towards me

"I didn't ask him to ask me out or to call me so just chill" I say as I turn my back toward her and the office

This doesn't stop me from hearing the glass door sliding open and Sasha walking down the step. I know we are about to get in so much trouble.

"Ladies back to WORK" he yells which makes everyone turn to him. I hurry over to the beam and stretch my legs a little bit more on it. I can see Sasha heading my way but my vision in soon blocked by Max. He smiles at me and I smile back when he doesn't move I turn around towards the beam

"Looking good Payson" he replies with a wink and turns to see Sasha standing right behind him "Um… hi Sasha"

"Stop fraternizing with my gymnasts Max" Sasha says I see something flash in his eye but before I know it is gone "Payson my office" he says and as I stare at him he adds "Now"

"Yes Sasha" I say as I past by him and look towards max who gives me a wink. I can feel the blush going up my cheeks. As I turn around I can see my friends staring at the office before Sasha closes the door.

"What was that Payson?" he asks as he sits in his chair

"I don't know what you mean" I say as I sit down in the chair across from his desk.

"He was flirting with you. I have never seen a guy flirt with you. When did you get so cozy?" He says as he stares at me

"We're not he just asked me out one time. And what is that supposed to mean you've never seen a guy flirt with me so what is he not allowed to flirt with me?" I ask challenging him

"No he's not. I don't want him to flirt with you." he replies

"Well I can't ask him to stop" I say as I get up from my seat and kneel down in front of him I touch his hands and say "Sasha calm down I didn't flirt back and you know who I like."

"I'm sorry it's just you might realize what you could have with him. Or any other better guy" He says as he look down at me touching my cheek

"No one is better than you Sasha. And don't you forget it" I reply as I lean forward to kiss him. But the glass door slides open and we quickly drop hands.

"Hey Sasha...and Payson what are you doing?" Summer asks

Lie, Lie, Lie "I lost my rubber band" I reply Great I sound like a retard Sasha is just sitting there looking amused. I quickly grab the rubber band from my hand and drop it on the ground "Found it. Is that all you need Sasha"

"Yes Payson try not to lose your rubber band again" he says as he chuckles. Before I shut the glass door I can hear summer.

"Hey Sasha do you maybe…. wanna go out?" She asks as I turn around and stare at Sasha who is staring back at me I walk down the stairs without waiting for his reply.

I knew it. I think to myself I just hope he says no.