The Alpha's Shy Mate

52. Cutie-Pie

Avery's POV

Now, I lay on my bed, staring up at the ceiling. How am I supposed to keep myself busy. I try reading, but soon my eyes start to hurt. I go on my phone, check Instagram and messages and soon I'm thinking about Jordan again. No, get your mind off him!

I'm so bored I almost consider trying on makeup, but I'm still conscious enough to not make that decision. Instead I just do some braids. I do a Katniss braid, Waterfall braid, normal Dutch braid, fish tail, half cornrows and all the other braids that I could think of, untying them once I've finish and starting another. This lasts until late afternoon and I start thinking about Jordan once again.

Oh god.

What would Jordan do? He obviously doesn't think about me all the time like I do about him-which is actually really embarrassing-but I know that sometimes he goes to the gym. Last time that was really fun.

I get changed into some shorts and a comfy t-shirt and grab my drink bottle on the way out before heading to the gym. I'm not sure where to start because there's so much equipment.

The place feels even bigger without Jordan here with me. There isn't much people here but still more than there was last time.

I see that those rowing machine things are pretty empty and I remember how much fun I had with them last time. I set it to a bit higher than last time so that I can challenge myself. I adjust to the weight before putting it even higher. I struggle after a bit but then I think of something to motivate me to keep going. Jordan with another girl.

For some reason, I get so fired up whenever I think about that and soon I'm back to my normal speed. I decide to move onto these exercise bike things. They're really cool and fun at the same time. I put the tautness up after I get used to each level until I'm sweating like crazy and get off. Lastly, I decide to use the treadmill because nobody's there. I start at a light jog and then slowly increase it until I'm not quite sprinting but not jogging either.

Finally, I sit on one of the benches and take a few sips from my drink bottle. As I do, I check my phone and I'm surprised to find that it's almost 9.

I should really try Jordan's techniques more. Just as I'm about to take another sip I'm interrupted.

"Cutie-pie!" Comes a familiar voice. Tyler, of course, he's the only person I know that calls me that.

I turn to the entrance and see him walking through the doors, with everyone's eyes on him. Well he did practically call out to me. He comes closer to me until he sits next to me on the bench at a comfortable distance.

"Hi" I say shyly and offer up a pathetic wave.

"Aww, cutie-pie's a bit shy" he teases in a playful manner and taps me on the nose.
"You know, I have seen your wild side before" he says with a smile. I almost choke on my drink as I realise he must've been the one that filmed that horribly humiliating video of my drunk self. I instantly lean forwards and cover my face with my hands, ashamed to know that he saw that side of me.

"Aw, don't be like that. Come on, we could be friends" he offers and pats my back comfortingly. I slowly uncover my eyes and find him grinning down at me.

"Uh, ok" I reply.

"Yes! You know, not many people around here can say that they're my friend" he say quietly. Well, I guess I'm a lucky one. Yipee.

"So, that means you're special" He states and pats my shoulder.

"You know that, right? You are the mate of the next Alpha in our pack" he says more seriously but till with a small smile.