The sweat rolls down my face as I walk out of the gym. I use a little pink hand towel to wipe my brow. Next to me Lily loudly sighs, her breath a little ragged, "I hate when you make me come to the gym this early." I look at her and giggle, she's a complete mess. Hair everywhere her top soaked in sweat, "Lil, I didn't make you come with me." I say and roll my eyes.
As we get to our cars my phone vibrates in my pocket. I pull it out wondering who would be calling me at six in the morning. When I see his name flash I quickly reject it.
Lily, my best friend in the world, knows nothing about my secret life. I shake my head as if I'm clearing it. No one knows about this side of me. No one can know it'd ruin my whole life.
"Earth to Madison," Lily says in a loud tone. I look up from my phone. "are you okay? Who was that?" She asks sounding a bit worried. Shaking my head again I laugh. "Those fucking car warranty people." I lie.
We make plans to meet for our workout tomorrow and say our goodbyes. I get into my car and watch her red tail lights disappear into the dark morning. Picking up my phone I see his text. "I'm at the store come meet me before I have to go to work. Please!"
Laying my head against the steering wheel I think about what I should do. I told myself the last time would be just that, the last time. Looking back at my phone I send a quick text, "be there in five." Letting out a breathy sigh, I slowly make my way to the store two blocks over. The parking lot is busy, a bit crazy for this early in the morning.