Meet the Coach

@ Jinx...
Micheal smiled as they embraced. Even if it was because she worried, he still loved affection from her. As her head turned into his chest, Micheal gently placed one of his hands on the back of her head and held her close. “Can you hear my heartbeat?” He asked. Micheal smiled as she looked up at him. He knew he had to be soft and gentle if he was going to try and distract her from his harder secrets. “I’m fine don’t worry.” He said and reached out to take her hand. “You don’t have to do that. Let’s just go sit in the living room.” He offered. Micheal let go of her hand, he would let Kaylynn make the decision. But he hoped she wouldn’t worry too much about him. He loved her, but he didn’t feel comfortable with people worrying and taking care of him. “The check cleared.” He said and laughed. “You now have a boyfriend who have some money.”

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Bailey read through the notes carefully. She was I surprised by some of them. They were so obscene, and that was saying a lot for someone who liked doing the dirty with her boyfriend. She didn’t like that someone else was thinking of him in that way. She read the last one and understood why Royce had done what he did, frowning to herself. She felt bad for being so angry with him over something he thought he was doing right. She piled them neatly back in the box after she was done. “That’s something.” She said curtly, turning her attention to the road and the side as she began to look for the loose animals.

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn shook her head as he said he was fine. "Fine doesn't include two black eyes Micheal." she said and grabbed some peas out of the freezer and taking his hand and leading him to the couch. She waited for him to sit and she sat close to him carefully placing the peas over one eye. She looked up at him. "You obviously aren't taking care of yourself so yes I do." she said and poked his perfect abs. "And working out doesn't count when you do it excessively." she said seeing the challenge in his eyes. He spoke about the check and her eyes widened. She shook her head. He knew she didn't care about the money. She lived on the wrong side of town and unless a dancer made it big they didn't get paid much either. "You decided to cash it." she said proud he made a decision. "Would you tell me why?" she asked him. She sat there nearly nose to nose with him holding the peas to his eye. Her eyes gentle as she looked at him. She missed him so much she hadn't realized how much until he was here. Her heart ached wanting to be even closer.

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Royce frowned as she spoke. That was it? That was all she was going to say. "Yeah." he said and felt a pit in his stomach. Maybe all of this was just too much. He didn't even know what they where right now. He was doing everything right. He had been with Bailey for so long now. He rubbed his neck. "Anyways." he reached forward and turned on the radio down low not liking the silence or knowing what to say. He focused on looking around for the cows. "Hey is that them out there?" he pointed looking way off towards the nearby farmers vegetable patch there where two lumps that looked like cows.

@ Jinx...
Micheal playfully rolled his eyes as she insisted. He followed Kaylynn to the living room and sat as ordered. “I think I’m fine.” He murmured and relaxed as she straddled himself and placed the cold product on his eye. It felt nice, but he didn’t think he needed it. These were at least a day old. He looked at her with his free eye and smiled. “It’s not excessive. It’s getting results.” He teased as she poked his abdomen. “Listen. I mean if you don’t like having a hunky boyfriend I can start lounging around eating McDonald’s all the time.” He offered abs stuck his tongue out at her. Micheal placed both his hands on Kaylynn’s hips to steady her and keep her close to him. He shrugged. “I dunno. I figure money is a good asset to have once I graduate high school. Wherever I end up in college it’ll help for moving fees and tuition. Having some savings is nice.” He said and shrugged again. “I dunno. I figure it’s my god damn right to have this money since she abandoned me.”

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Bailey had no idea what to say about the notes. She understood why he thought they would be from her. But at the same time, Royce should have known her better than that. She just didn’t like the feeling in her stomach that she felt right now. She turned her head and looked where he pointed. “It could be, head that way.” She said. Bailey wished she had grabbed her binoculars form home, but she just had to hope Royce could get close enough. As they got closer the cows became more apparent. Two adult cows and buttercup munching away on some veggies that had been growing. “Little troublemakers.” Bailey said with a soft grin. She waited for Royce to stop the truck abs headed over. She checked the cows and knew they were hers. “I’m gonna run up to the house and let him know what happened. Do you wanna stay with the cows or come with me?”

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn chuckled. "You're skipping school and self care for a work out, I would say that is excessive doesn't matter how sexy your body gets." she said. She laughed as he talked about being a bum. "Good thing I like you for more than the six pack and the fact that you can lift me over your head." she said sticking her tongue back out at him then smiled. "The scouts might offer to help with some of that too." She said and nodded. Money was nice to have. She knew her own nest egg wasn't nearly enough but it would get her a deposit and a month of groceries if she ever needed it. She looked down as his anger slipped out. She looked back up at him and nodded not judging his feeling or actions just glad he was talking to her about them. "Well I'm proud of you for taking it out of the glovebox." she said with a grin. Kaylynn switched eyes and placed a tender kiss to his cold cheek. She felt his hands on her hips but more she saw the way he looked at her. "My father's wife is pregnant. I told you that didn't I?" she asked him. "He invited me to the baby shower last week." she made a face somewhere torn between a frown and disgust. "She defiantly didn't want me there. He's having a boy." she said and sighed. "Also my dance performance was finally evaluated and I'll be getting the official notice of my scholarship and if it will be full next week. I'm nervous." She told him.

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Royce drove closer slowly so he didn't spook them. He was glad they had pretty much all come to the same spot. It must have been the greener side of the pasture. He got out and walked over with her smiling. Buttercup looked up and trotted over to Royce. He grinned and stroked the calf's head. "Just like a puppy." he said and chuckled. "No sugar cubes today bud." he said. "Take the truck you'll get there quicker. I'll stay so we know they don't move. Not like we can put a tracker on them but I can text you if they move." he said. Royce walked beside Buttercup over to the two adult cows. He was sure that the farmer wouldn't be happy but maybe some baked good from Ms. Foster would sooth things over. Her pie was amazing that much he knew.

@ Jinx...
Micheal grinned snd rolled his eyes playfully at her. He knew she was right. He had been working out too much. But it was the best thing he had to release his pain and frustration and anger. “I could take you to that fancy place downtown now and we could order the most expensive thing on the menu.” He said and laughed. Micheal knew she didn’t care about his money or things like that. But it was nice to think about. He wanted to spoil her the way she never had been before. Micheal shook his head and he rolled his eyes. “Fuck your father kaylynn.” He said bluntly. “Are you going to go?” He asked and he squeezed her hips reassuringly. If she wanted to have her father in her life he would support her. But he felt as though their fathers were on the same playing field. His an abusive asshole and hers just an asshole for abandoning his family. “That’s awesome, Kay.” He said snd his smile lit up. “I mean I had no doubts. You’re so fuckin talented babe.” He kissed her quickly. “What school is it at again?”

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Bailey laughed as buttercup ran up to Royce in hopes of a treat. “You’re gonna have to remember those sugar cubes for next time or she won’t love you anymore.” She teased. “Good idea. I’ll be right back.” She said. Bailey jogged back to the truck snd drove up to the farmer’s house. She explained what had happened snd why that involved his vegetable patch. He was upset but understanding. It wasn’t the first time their animals and farms crossed paths and certainly wouldn’t be the last. He offered to help load them into a truck and drive the cows back to the Foster farm. Bailey accepted snd headed back towards the patch with the farmer. She hopped out abs looked at Royce. “Mr. Peri is gonna get his cattle car and drive them back for us. We just gotta help him load them and follow him.” She told Royce.

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn smiled softly at him just listening. She chuckled and shook her head. "I don't need expensive things Micheal. You just took me to Chick-fal-a and that was great. I just need you." she said and smiled at him. She chuckled as he cursed her father. She smiled softly. "I already did." she paused. "I hate baby showers." she said and laughed. "Thank you." she said grateful for his support. She leaned her head against his as she took the ice off. She smiled as he got excited for her. "It's not official yet but it sounded really positive when my scout emailed me." she said grinning. She kissed him back and smiled as he asked which school. "The University of California-LA. I'll be getting my BA in dance since they don't have a BFA but they have a masters program so I could do that as well if I impress enough I could get an extension in my scholarship." she said beaming. "Feel better?" she asked him. "You sure you don't want any pain killers?" She bit her lip. "It's a really good thing your not becoming a boxer instead of a football player." she said and chuckled. "I think I would die of concern." she teased and looked at him adoringly. "I'll go put this away." she said not moving from his lap quite yet. "I missed you, so much. I'm sorry." she said and bit her quivering lip.

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"Yeah I know. Always got to carry the sweets." he said though wasn't sure he was in the mood to tease. He watched her go and watched the calf and the cows. He felt calm here among them. He never thought that he would feel like this anywhere but away from his parents starting over his life. Royce looked up as Bailey came back. He nodded. "Great are we just going o dangle a carrot to get them in there or we have any leads?" he asked her not thinking he had anything in his truck. Royce moved closer to her and smiled at her softly. "How are you doing Bay?" he asked her keeping some space between them. "You've hardly said two words to me about the letters. You think I should have known it wasn't you too." he said watching her to see if he was right.

@ Jinx...
Micheal was so damn proud of Kaylynn. He never realized how hard real dancers worked, not until he had watched her and her friends. It amazed him. It truly was a work of art, and to him Kaylynn was like Michelangelo. He grinned from ear to ear as she told him about the school and the scholarship. “I can’t believe I’m dating a future dance star.” He told her and rubbed her sides for a moment. “I got a few emails from scouts, alongside the ones I talked to after the game. There’s one school out in Mass, one in Georgia, one in Washington state, and three in California but I would have to check where exactly.” He told her. “I hope I can stay close to you.” He told her softly, frowning at the thought of being apart. “Yes I feel fine, I don’t need any.” He said snd chuckled. “Pain builds character.” He teased. “That is tru. I don’t think I could be the next Rocky Balboa.” Micheal smiled at Kaylynn. “Basketball season starts next week. Our first game is after Christmas.” He told her. “It’s not my sport obviously football is. But yea basketball and baseball just keep me in shape.” Micheal moved his hands to her hips and held Kaylynn. “Wait don’t go yet.” He murmured and looked across at her. “Can I kiss you I before you go?”

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Bailey looked over as Royce spoke. “I’m sure there are some leads in the cattle car. But I could get them in without.” She said and smiled. “But you gotta be careful that way.” She told him. Bailey looked up the road as the farmer drove towards them. She looked back at Royce, seeing the emotions splattered across his face. For a former player he did not have a poker face. “I don’t know what to say about them Royce.” She told him and sighed. “I don’t like them. They make me feel unsafe. Thinking back to when we were up by the woods, what if someone was watching us? It creeps me out.” Bailey walked up to buttercup and pet the calf. “Some I wonder why you thought I wrote them but others I understand.” Bailey Pat buttercups behind abs began to prod the calf towards the cattle car as the farmer opened up the back.

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn laughed as he called her a future dance star. She kissed his cheek. She frowned a little but then smiled sadly. "I know. Me too but don't settle for me. If your dream is in Georgia I will have to let you go and be around all those sweet pretty American dream girls." She said with a sad chuckle. She ran her fingers through his hair. She smiled as he said he felt fine. "Love and perseverance also build perseverance." she said. she chuckled as he named some boxer she had no idea about, maybe it was that really famous one but that was defiantly not her genre. She smiled as he talked bout his next sport. She nodded knowing she would be there for him on those too. She stopped moving as he held her hips and she looked down at him. She smiled softly as he asked to kiss her. She felt the butterflies and felt nervous for it but so far she wasn't having a problem being close. She swallowed looking down analyzing how she felt. She looked back to him and nodded gently. "Yes." she said and set the peas to the side running her hands over his arms feeling the bulk in them then up into his hair and waited for him to come closer and kiss her.

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Royce nodded as she explained about the cows. He listened as she talked about the letters nodding in agreement about feeling unsafe. That was why he wasn't sleeping at home tonight. "Creeps me out too." he said and rubbed his neck. Well the first few weren't a far stretch and when they started to get more I just thought you could express yourself better in writing or something." he shrugged. "You can believe anything if you look at it in a particular way." He said and stopped talking as the farmer parked. He helped Bailey get the cows in following her lead and being careful around the cows. He grinned as the door closed behind the last cow. "Thanks Mr. Peri." he said and then went back to his truck with Bailey. "Did any other animals get out?" he asked her.

@ Jinx...
Micheal noticed the sad look in her eyes and frowned. He understood completely how she felt. It broke his heart thinking about the possibility. But he knew they both needed to do what was best for themselves. Micheal would never hold Kaylynn back and he needed to have that mindset for himself. When Kaylynn said he could kiss her, his cheeks turned a rosy pink beneath the bruises. He leaned in and kissed her gently. It was just a peck at first but he began to feel as though this could be their last kiss, so he deepened it into a passionate one. His hands held her hips until he broke the kiss, his eyes moving down. He placed his hands on the couch and just blushed with a light smile. “I don’t think I could ever get tired of that.” He admitted. If they could only do one intimate thing for the rest of their relationship, Micheal would choose kissing. Her lips were so soft and plump. They were perfect to him. “Have your dance buddies missed me?” He asked as he looked up with a grin.

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Bailey listened as Royce spoke. She guessed that made sense. If he received the sexual notes right after they had sex, maybe that’s why he believed it. It made her sick to think about someone watching them have sex, and very afraid. She wanted to tell Royce this whole thing was turning her off from the idea of sex for a while. But worried that he wouldn’t take it well. She had blue balled him twice now and she wasn’t sure how much more he could put up with. “No just the cows. They were the only Ones kept in that barn.” She told him and moved to Royce’s truck and climbed in. Bailey looked over the notes again, her eyes scanning them carefully. “I hope they figure out who this is.” She whispered.

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn kissed him back sweetly at first but as he kissed her more passionately she let out a whimper of desire and pressed her body into his. When he puled back she ran her hands down his chest panting slightly. She felt high on him every time. She grinned and looked up at him and nodded. "Me too." she said and rested her forehead on his a moment while her heart stopped hammering before she slid off his lap. She went and put the peas away then came back snuggling into his side. She chuckled as she thought of her dance buddies. "I don't know I haven't seen anyone really other than Hannah. And we only talked about dancing." she said and looked up at him. "I didn't really want to go around telling everyone I was having issues." she said and looked up at him. "How about you, do your friends know other than Braydon?" she asked him curious if he talked or they just saw that he was acting different and she wasn't around.

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Royce nodded as she talked about the cows. Right now he knew wasn't the time to talk about them. Right now was trying to figure out this stalker. "Yeah me too." he said and ran his hand through his hair as he pulled up behind the other farmer at the Foster farm. He got out and walked over to help get the cows inside. He wanted to stop Bailey and fi things but that wouldn't be listening to Beau's advice. He needed to let Bailey approach him. He wasn't doing so great a job at it right now. Once the cows where up he reached in the truck and walked over to the police officer still there. "Here, you can keep them." he said not wanting them back. The last thing he wanted was to remember all of this. "I think whoever it is has been coming into my house and following me around. I hope you catch them." he said and then went to ask Beau if there was anything he could do to help. Royce felt guilty. Even if he didn't do it this happened because of him.

@ Jinx...
Micheal watched as Kaylynn went off into the kitchen. He pulled out his phone and was texting Braydon when she returned. He slid his phone back into his pocket then put his arm across her shoulders. He nestled his head on top of hers and relaxed. It was the most relaxed his mind and body had been since the breakup. He smiled as she talked. “You don’t have to tell them we were having issues for them to miss me.” He teased. “I like Hannah she seems nice. I mean they all do. But she seemed to like me the most.” He said with a light laugh. He liked her friends. They were so much more relaxing than his own. But maybe that was because he felt like he had to be someone else with his own friends. “Mine?” He said and shrugged. “I dunno. The only person I talk to is Braydon. Everyone else is just like. I dunno. A friend cause of situations.” He didn’t know what to say. He was sure people noticed snd wondered. But he didn’t go out of his way to talk to them about the situation. Micheal’s face dropped for a moment, he frowned. “I need a minute.” He mumbled and got up walking to the bathroom. Micheal turned the sink on and splashes the cold water into his face.

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Beau Foster saw Royce coming over. He put a hand on the boy’s shoulder and looked at him with sympathetic eyes. “I’m sorry you’re dealing with this son.” He said snd squeezed gently. “I hope they find whoever it is, for both of us. You stay safe and if you need anything don’t hesitate to ask.” He said and let go of Royce’s shoulder. The man pulled his gloves from his back pocket, sliding them in. “Head out. I think Bailey is pretty freaked out by this too. I think you both need some time to analyze this and decompress from it.” He said and gave Royce a small smile. “Don’t worry. We got this here.” He said before waving and walking off towards the barn. Bailey saw Royce abs her father talking. She didn’t know what to say or do. This whole situation really seemed to mess everything up for them.

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn chuckled. "Right. I didn't ask but next time I will. I'm meeting Hannah for tea and practice this weekend." she said. She nodded as he spoke. She figured all his popularity left him pretty lonely. She frowned as he walked out of the room. She had never seen him like that and it took her a bit to realize what it could be. She bit her lip. She stood and paced. When it had been a minute she walked over to the bathroom and knocked softly. "Micheal... Did you get a memory?" she asked him remembering he said it was coming back randomly. "Is there anything I can do?" she said softly. She knew he probably just wanted space but she also wanted him to know he wasn't alone. She ran her hand through her hair pulling it to the side. She wished she could get him some professional help because she had no idea how to help him and so much happened to him. She didn't know his father or know about him but what kind of a father didn't go to his son's games? What kind of a father let their kid go through so much alone and not even notice? A father like hers perhaps but there was more she could feel it and though she couldn't point it out or talk about it yet she just knew.

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Royce frowned looking down as Beau comforted him. He didn't know how to take that. "Thank you Sir." he said and nodded. "Yeah I hope so too." he said. "I'm staying in a hotel until the locks at my place can be changed." he said. Royce nodded as Beau told him to go. "Let me know if you need any help here." he said and then walked over to Bailey and took her hand squeezing it. "I'm gonna go." he said and kissed her temple. "Is there anything you need?" he asked her. He just wanted to check on her and make sure that she didn't need him or to say anything to him before he left. He had a lot to talk about with his parents and setting up the locksmith. He was also worn out. He couldn't say why but being constantly on edge wasn't helping.

@ Jinx...
Micheal finished putting water on his face. He straightened his back and looked into the mirror, frowning at what he saw. He looked like garbage. Micheal’s e yes s followed. A single drop of water as it ran down his forehead, this nose, to his chin, and dropping to the floor. He jumped when he focus was broken by her words. “I’m fine.” He replied snd ran his hands down his face to get rid of any leftover water. Micheal sighed and knew he had to come out. He didn’t want to talk about it. He didn’t want to even think about it. He moved to the door and grabbed onto the knob. He took a deep breath before opening it and looking down at Kaylynn. “You didn’t have to get up.” He murmured. “We’re going to sit back down again anyway.

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Bailey smiled slightly as Royce came over to her. She grabbed his hand and squeezed it gently. “No. Is there anything you need? I’m worrried about you.” She told him a Nd sighed. “Text me. If you get a hotel room maybe I could come give you some company later.” She said snd shrugged. Bailey felt bad, as if she was leading Royce on by not wanting to have sex. But he was her boyfriend snd she wanted to spend time with him. “I don’t wanna have to wait till Monday to see you again.” She teased and poked his side. “Drive safe Royce.”

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn smiled gently at him as he opened the door. She didn't think there was anything she could say to help him so she would do what she knew could work for him. "Okay." she said stepping back. "You sit I'm going to get dressed." she said and smiled at him. "We're going to the gym. It's on my couple things list to work out together and do those corny little things that couples so when they work out together." she said and smiled. She kissed his cheek and jogged up the stairs. Kaylynn came back down in her cloths standing in front of him with a grin. She pulled on a sweater. "Come on show me off to all your gym admirers." she said and grinned at him. Sitting was not helping him and she hoped moving and them doing something new would help give him just enough distraction to pull him out of the slump he had fallen into.

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Royce grinned as she said she was worried and he shook his head. "I'll be fine Bay." he assured her. She suggested she could come over and he looked down. "Yeah maybe." he said. He really didn't want to deal with all of this and figure out what he was to Bailey right now. "Yeah we can do something later." he said and kissed her hand. "I'll let you know where I am staying." he assured her and kissed her head once more grinning. "I'll be safe." he said then moved to his truck. He got in giving Bailey a last look and driving off. He picked up his phone calling his father to explain what was happening.

@ Jinx...
Micheal looked down as she spoke, a smile spreading across his lips. “I’ll go wait in the living room.” He purred and walked past her. Micheal looked over his shoulder as he watched Kaylynn go upstairs. He was excited that she wanted to work out with him. He could show off how well his workouts had been going. He looked up and down Kaylynn, his eyes widened slightly. “Kay.” He said and laughed. Micheal stood up and placed his hands on her hips. “How the hell am I supposed to work out when you look like that?” He laughed. “I’m either gonna be starting or beating someone’s ass for staring.” He teased and kissed the top of her head. “Let’s go.” He murmured. Micheal took her hand and walked outside. He got into the car and waited for Kaylynn to get in and comfortable before he began to drive towards his gym. “My gym’s a real like. Dude’s hun, y’know?” He said and laughed. “It’s nothing like a planet fitness or anything. Just weights and a lot of burly guys.”

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Bailey waved to Royce as he drove off. She moved back t her father abs helped finish up cleaning. There was nothing more they could do until they repaired the door. But that would have to wait as they needed to order wood, and paint. Bailey headed inside and had breakfast with her parents. She still was unsure of how things were with Royce abs what was going on between them. She thought to herself that maybe the weekend away would be nice. It seemed like all they did was spend time together.

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn loved that she could make him happy by just wanting to be with him. It was something easy for her because Micheal was important to her. She came back and grinned as she saw him look at her. She laughed as he teased about her cloths. she pressed up on her toes and kissed his cheek. "I think I will find a way to motivate you." she said and chuckled. "And you have two black eyes. I don't think anyone is going to mess with either of us. Because either a I beat your ass or two you beat someone else's ass." she kissed his other cheek. She nodded and took his hand grabbing her water keys. She locked up before they went to his car. She buckled up and smiled. Kaylynn giggled as he told her it was a dude's gym. She looked at him. "You have matts right? Besides I can do push ups, sit ups and pull ups without a problem. "Oh and there is this really great core strengthening pose I can show you with a weight. Trust me I'll be fine. No how the rest of you look while I show off will maybe be a little embarrassing." she teased. She chuckled and looked over at him. "It's terrible but I am like really excited for this." she said. "You haven't worked out with me since I won our race." she said. She smiled knowing there was a lot that she wanted to try. "Also it would be fun to see if you can do a push up with me on your back." she reached over and poked his side playfully. "Eventually maybe you can bench press me." she laughed. "It's great for your arms and my core strength." she looked at him her eyes glittering with the thoughts. She chuckled. "We should work on your core too. It's not just bulk that will help you not get pummeled." she smiled at him.

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Royce got off the phone with his parents with a sigh. Somehow they made all this his fault. He shook his head and checked into a hotel before calling the locksmith before explaining the situation. Once that was set up he unpacked ad laid back on the bed a moment. Bailey must really be mad if it didn't even phase her him being in his cowboy get up. He sighed and rolled over sending her a text about where he was staying then called up Tac. They made plans for later and then Royce ordered room service. He ate brunch because it was to early to call it breakfast though he guessed it was more like lunch. When he was done he put on his swimming trunks and headed down to the pool. A few laps might help him relax.

@ Jinx...
Micheal listened as Kaylynn talked about the gym. She seemed to go on and on about it. He felt like he couldn’t even keep up with what she was saying. It was all so overwhelming. He just smiled and nodded when he needed to. “Yes dear.” He said and laughed. Micheal pulled in front of the building. He got out of the car and pulled his sweatshirt off, leaving him in a white tank top. “Come on sweetheart.” He purred and headed inside with Kaylynn. His eyes moved around to see who was there, and if anyone noticed Kaylynn. He had no problem actually beating someone’s ass for looking at her. He turned his head and looked at her over his shoulder. “This way.” He led her to a back corner where there were mats, medicine balls, kettle bells, and other things to specifically work on core. “I’ll let you take the lead. My usual workouts are very individualized and this is a couple thing.” He told her with a smile.

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Bailey felt like everything was wrong and falling apart. She didn’t know how her and Royce would recover from this. It wasn’t even that she was angry at him. She was just confused and concerned now. She couldn’t turn her mind off. She was overthinking everything and that was quickly bringing her to a depression. Bailey headed to her room and locked the door behind her. She didn’t know what to do. She felt her phone buzz and saw where he was staying, she was just glad he was safe. Bailey decided to lay down for a bit, maybe a nap could help her feel better.

@ BadStreetBoys
Kaylynn smiled as they walked in. She let him lead her to the back. It was cute they had a little section. She pulled off her sweater. "I'm surprised your manly gym has medicine balls. I was pretty sure I was going to have to do it with a weight from the bench press." she said and started to stretch out. "You should stretch. You should always stretch before working out." she said and chuckled. She stretched her arms across her chest then behind her back. She bent forward folding herself in half. When she did her leg stretches she knew she looked like a dancer. Because no one but a dancer had that much balance and could stretch her leg out behind her like that. She then moved to the floor continuing her stretches. Once she was done she felt warmed up and grinned. "Okay I guess we should start with something more manly than core bobs." she said making up her own name for it. "Push ups or sit ups first you pick." she said wanting to know what he wanted to do first. She paid no mind to the men doing double takes at a girl in their gym. Though they where behaving she was a surprise. It was a mostly guy gym after all.

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Royce spent the afternoon relaxing and swimming. When he finished he cleaned up to get ready to see Tac. Royce grinned at himself in the mirror. He cleaned up nice. He texted Bailey that he was going out with friends and hoped she had a nice night. He didn't want her stopping by and him not be there. Royce went to see Tac and they greeted each other with a hand bump. They walked into the arcade and where talking shit. It felt nice to slip into his old shoes where he didn't give a shit what people thought of him and did whatever the hell he wanted. Girls flirted with him and he played aloof because in his mind Bailey was still there but he was trying not to be the perfect she wanted tonight, but also no an ass.

@ Jinx...
“Some guys like to throw ‘em. Sometimes we have competitions with who can throw them the furthest.” He said with a laugh. He raised an eyebrow as she told him to stretch. “Well I workout every day. I’m fine.” He said and smiled weakly. Micheal didn’t want to seem like less of a man in front of the guys at the gym. “I’m gonna grab my preworkout while you stretch.” He told her and moved away and into another room. A few minutes later, Micheal came back with a bottle and drank from it. “Want any?” He asked and his eyes looked around the room at the men around them. “Core bobs?” He laughed and rolled his eyes at her. “You really tryna take my man card.” He teased quietly. “Push-ups, always.” He grinned. Micheal moved over besides Kaylynn and got down into position before beginning to do push-ups. They were almost too easy for him. It was one of the easiest workouts so he was always doing them. “You should see me doing pull ups.” He said as he brought himself up from another push-up.

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Bailey took a long nap. She woke up near dinner time. She just felt off snd different now. As she walked out to see her parents for dinner her smile didn’t reach her eyes. Her eyes were empty as she sat down with her parents for dinner. When they were done she went back to her room and saw the text from royce. she wondered what Royce and his friends were doing. She didn’t want to worry about him and what he could be doing. Bailey sat down in her bed snd pulled out her laptop and started looking up the symbol that was painted on her barn, hoping it might lead to answers. She was too sad to do anything else.

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Kaylynn rolled her eyes. "Your going to pull a muscle one day." She said and chuckled. "Okay." She kissed his cheek before he left. When he was out of the room she knew it because she could feel eyes on her. She chuckled as Micheal came back. "No baby I'm good." She said. She chuckled at his fragil masculenity. "I would love to see them try to out do me. I have a more rounded workout routine." She said. "The way we're going to do this together is I'm going to do the curls and you'll hold my feet." She moved in front of him getting into position. She grinned and curled up as he came up looking into his eyes so close to him. She chuckled. "Does it matter if you loose your man card as long as you have me?" She asked him. She laid back and crunched again. "I also heard a study that says if a women sits on your lap while you bench press you build more muscles and feel stronger. "Should we give it a try?" She asked him her eyes glittering with mischief.

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It was late when Royce was stumbling into his room. Tac and a few friends went up to a little spot and drank. He laid back on the bed staring at his phone. He hated waiting. It was shit. He didn't fucking do anything wrong. She didn't even fucking listen to him just assumed she knew what happened. Was this worth waiting around for? Was she even going to call or talk to him again. He was tempted to call her now and tell her exactly what he thought of this waiting shit and her blaming him for the barn. For fucks sake did she think him so cruel deep down? Would it work for them if she believed he was bad? Her knee-jerk reaction was he was bad even after all this time.