You come here often? [Gavin]

Anzhelika was a runner. She loved running, it helped clear her mind and get things in focus. With everything that had been going on she needed to run....and far. It was too nasty outside to run there, it was cold and a bit rainy, it was also slick and she didn't want to fall down and hurt herself. So she decided today was the day she was going to the gym to run on a treadmill. He father wouldn't approve if he knew where she was. One of those muggle contraptions were odd and they weren't to be used by 'pureblood' familes. She wasn't a pureblood but her father wanted everyone to think they were. For what reasons she wasn't sure. The morning she told her father she was going out for a bit and that she'd be back later that afternoon. He said goodbye and she left the house. She had a bag with her that was stuffed full of her gym items. Her shorts, sports bra, shoes and tank top. Of course she left the house in nice dress and her robes, her father wouldn't have it any other way.

She made her way down the street in the rain she carried a small umbrella to keep the water from hitting her. No sense in getting wet when she was going to sweat and probably get rather warm in the gym. The building was fairly far from where she lived as soon as she was far enough away from her father's home she apparated the rest of the way. She found herself in the alley next to the large building. She pulled her robes off and stuffed them inside the bag. No sense in drawing attention to herself. When she stepped out of the alley, she smiled. Ah, she was only moments from being able to run. Her hand slipped over the cold metal handle of the gym and she stepped inside. She was blasted with warm air and a friendly face behind the counter. "Uhm....yes, I'd like to run on your treadmill for a bit." The person behind the counter nodded and took her muggle money before she slipped into the locker room to change into her work out attire. She stuffed her bag into an empty locker and pulled her hair back with a piece of ribbon.

The young woman then looked around the empty room and shrugged as she made her way out of the locker room. The gym was rather large, it had several treadmills, bikes, rowing machines and even elipticals. There was a large area for free weights and a smaller area for weight training machines. She'd never tried weight training or free weights. She was always afraid of not being able to push the bar up or dropping it on her foot. No, running was okay, unless she had someone to spot her. And she wasn't really the type to ask some random person to spot her.

She smiled and was about to head toward one of the treadmills. She turned toward them and almost ran right into a man that was standing near the drinking fountain. She blushed and stepped back from him muttering several apologizes. "I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." She looked down at her feet and hoped the man was too upset. She looked him over and tried to smile as she met his eyes. He was a handsome man, probably around her age but she wasn't sure. She bit down on her lip and tilted her head. Hopefully he would let her go on her merry little way.

He ached. No his muscles screamed for relief from the constant strain they were placed under. He ran, did sit ups, push up, weight lifting, ran some more. Only a few minutes of break in between. Gavin had a lot to think about, a lot running through his mind. He was back on good terms with his cousin though he hadn't told her of his recent move. He would sometime soon. Maybe in a letter, maybe. The gym was nearly empty around him not that he cared either way. He enjoyed this place far more than he should, but hey he was a health nut. His body was a temple and he made sure it stayed in tip top shape. Standing in his shorts, sweat beading over his chest, back, and face he made his way to water. Oh good old H2O. The water was wonderful, gave him the sense of a well rested body. Shifting a bit he ran his hand down his face with a deep breath before he felt something touch his body. Turning his eyes dropped down to take her in. Whoa, she was hot. Oh hell, what did she say? Maybe she apologized...thats what people did when they bumped into you.

"Uh...well..." oh for Merlin's sake. "did..were..." he shifted away from the fountain feeling like an idiot. "I'm sorry...uh..." he gave a laugh as he ran his hand over the back of his neck. Well wasn't this just great. Here he was shirtless and stuttering like a fool. This was turning into a mess and he couldn't help the heat that rose in his skin causing his ears and neck to redden. "Yeah..okay then..so...right.." He shifted to move, stumbled and recovered rather smoothly. What a douche? Ways not to impress a hot girl, stuttering and falling over ones own feet. Well he'd failed miserably. He got a few steps away before turning back towards her. Nope, not a good idea. He turned back to keep walking before turning back toward her. "Uh..excuse me.." He shifted to reach passed her to grab his towel. "Sorry.." he felt ridiculous. Well it wouldn't be the first time.

"I've seen you before..." his eyes were on the white fabric in his hand. "treadmills right?" his gaze lifted to her face and he gave a sheepish grin. "not that I like watch you...i mean your worth watching....uh yeah I'm not creepy or anything like that.." he frowned softly. "shutting up now..." a few steps back and he pointed towards the bench press where he was headed. "enjoy your work out.." okay, wow not his best moment. This was probably on the list of things he never wanted to remember. Beautiful women alqays made him feel like a tool. Well in the sense that his brain shut down and he muttered half sentences and tripped over thin air. Wow, just wow. Dropping on the bench he shook his head before wiping his chest slowly. Exercise would ease this failed moment in his life. Yes just a bit of exercise. Of course he glanced at her, only briefly. He didn't want to seem creepy though it was too late for that now.

Maybe he would be single forever. He doubted he would ever be able to ask a girl on a date. Oh man maybe he would die a virgin. He shuddered at the thought of such unheard of things. There was always the chance such things could happen. No, he cleared those thoughts from his head. None of those. Not at all. Nope. He would grow a pair one day and ask out a girl. Maybe today was not that day, well from his display it didn't seem as such.

Lika looked at the man who turned around and actually looked a little flustered. He was definitely looking her over, which she was used to, not to be cocky. The next words she expected to come out of his mouth were something along the lines of wanting to go to bed with her. He was a very handsome man and she expected him to have the ego as such. But when he started stuttering she was a bit taken back. Actually she was really taken back. He was nervous? Well that was different. She tried to fight back the smile that played at her lips but she failed. A small smile tugged at the corners of her mouth and she bit the side of her lip. Why was he so nervous...? Was there someone much more attractive standing behind her. Out of pure curiosity she turned around to look. No, it was just her and this handsome man. His accent was not of the country but it was still cute and the fact that he was tripping over himself was endearing.

He was sorry, why on earth was he sorry. She had bumped into him...and he shirtless...Mm...She shook the thoughts from her head she tried to pull her eyes from his chest that was wet with sweat. She looked up into his eyes and smiled. "No, worries...I'm not even sure why you're apologizing...." When he stumbled she moved to try to help him but he recovered well and she stepped back to her original spot. She hadn't ever had a guy act like this around her. Was he always this nervous? It was a bit odd but she liked it. It made her feel special. Honestly she wasn't used to this kind of reaction. Then he turned to walk away from her and she perked a brow. Well this was all awkward and dandy. When he came back to get his towel she stepped aside and watched him. This wasn't normal was it...? She titled her head at him and bit down on her lip. He just walked away from her...?

He turned back to her and she smiled. "You-" She perked her eyebrows at him and nodded. "Yes, I'm a runner of sorts. I like to keep in shape, and it's entirely too cold outside right now to run." He then started tripping over his words again. "It's okay...You can...um...watch me anytime you want to." She smiled shyly and bit down on her lip. He was watching her? Well that was refreshing. Shutting up...why? She let her body relax a little as he started to walk away from her again. What was with this guy? He was a bit weird but she liked it. She smiled and watched as he walked away. He had a very nice bum. She tilted her head watching his butt as he walked away. When he turned to look at her again she blushed and turned away. Oops, busted.

She had made up her mind. She smiled to herself and grabbed a quick drink before grabbing a clean towel and heading over to the weight bench. She stopped in front of him and smiled. "I'm Anzhelika by the way...and you are?" She flipped her towel over her shoulder and looked down at him. She wanted to lift weights but she'd never had anyone to spot her before and she wasn't even sure how much she could lift. "I was wondering...if You don't mind too terribly much...if you could, I don't know...spot me. I've never really lifted weights before, but have always wanted to try...I'm not sure how much I can lift...but maybe you could help me?" She smiled again and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear.