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Chapter 50

#Chapter 50: Unwelcome Help

Nina

“Alright, alright, that’s enough,” Enzo said, the red in his eyes fading back to a soft brown. “Get back to training.”

T

The team grumbled and set me back down on the ground, then started running again. I was still amazed at my landslide victory in the race, and stood there for a moment as they ran ahead.

Enzo walked up to me now that we were alone and gazed down at me with a half-smile on his face.

“You’re quite the runner,” he said.

“I guess so,” I replied. “I don’t know

what came over me.”

For a few moments, neither of us spoke. We were standing close enough that I could smell his sweat mixed with his cologne. Involuntarily, we were both leaning closer to each other. Close

enough to kiss…

Enzo stepped back and shook his head. He drew in a sharp breath before speaking.

“What you saw last night-”

“Whatever it is, it’s none of my business,” I interrupted. “We’re just friends. You’re allowed to do whatever you want.”

Enzo opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, the team started getting annoyed and calling for us to catch up. Turning on my heel, I ran to join the group so Enzo couldn’t see my tears.

He lingered at the back of the group for the rest of the run.

When we finished our run, we came back out at the same spot we went into the woods, having gone in a big loop. Tiffany was sitting on the bench and flipping through some paperwork when we returned.

run?” she asked, standing as

seem like it came from

the bag onto her shoulder. ” I’ve gotta head back

one last glance over my shoulder at Enzo and the rest of the team, I started to head in the direction of home. My shower and my bed

called from behind

but also not wanting to give my ex any more false hope than he already seemed to have.

with you for a

and started walking again.

I’ll totally respect it if you just wanna be friends. But I also want

fact, he was even dressed a lot

you trying to be like Enzo?” I blurted out, stopping and looking at

stammered out

arms across my chest for a moment as I eyed Justin up and down, but then sighed and relaxed when I saw how he looked like

softly, “I liked you just fine before, and I

play on Justin’s lips. “Does

resent you, but… I don’t see any way

“I understand,” he said. ” I promise though that I’ll keep working on myself. Can

I sighed.

I replied. “If you really do plan to

that he wasn’t only working on himself because

I took one last glance over my shoulder to see Enzo

my nextclass of

at it to

the diner, calling

“Hello?” I answered.

said, sounding

you’ve been doing

replied. Was he going to ask me to come back to work? I really needed the money, but

not too mad at me, and if I gave you a raise to make up for it, would you be interested in

cringed at my overly enthusiastic response. “I

you come in tonight?” Phil

I would hang out with her,

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