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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.”

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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 I jogged up

seem like it came from all

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

and watched Tiffany walk away. Then, taking 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 were calling

Justin called

wanting to give my ex any more false hope than he already seemed to have. “What’s up?”

with you for a minute? I just

nodded and started walking again. Justin followed

he said as we walked. “I know I’ve been shitty to you, and I’ll totally respect it if you just wanna be friends. But I also want you to know that I’m gonna work real

he was even dressed a lot like Enzo now in his athletic clothes, and seemed to have grown

to be like Enzo?” I blurted

with wide eyes and stammered

my arms across my chest for a moment as I eyed Justin up and down,

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

smile started to play on Justin’s lips. “Does

the fact of the matter is that you cheated on me. I don’t resent you, but… I don’t see any

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

I sighed.

I replied. “If you really do plan to work on

on himself

from Justin, I took one last glance over my shoulder to

was walking to my nextclass of the day when my

at it to see

from the

“Hello?” I answered.

Phil said, sounding

been doing

I replied. Was he going to ask me to come back to work? I

really missing your help over here. I’m sorry I jumped to conclusions before… If you’re not too mad at me, and if I gave you a raise to make up for

overly enthusiastic response. “I mean… Yeah, that would be good. When do you want me

in tonight?”

out with her,

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