Page 73 of Score on You

My shoulder lifts in a half shrug. “I’d been planning on it ever since you mentioned him.”

Callie blinks as unshed tears collect in her eyes. “What did I do to deserve you?”

“I could ask you the same. But if you want my honest answer.” My lips brush her forehead. “You chose the path that led you straight to where I’ve been waiting for you.”

Her sigh is dreamy and content. “This occasion calls for so many pictures. You’ve turned my evening right side up.”

“The direction it always should be.”

She points to the ceiling for emphasis. “What else are you planning, boyfriend?”

My smirk is stamped into her temple. “If I told you, I’d have to keep you forever.”

“How convenient,” Callie murmurs. “I’m not planning on going anywhere.”

Me:Hey, boyfriend. Did you make it to your side of the yard okay?

Ridge:have I told you how much I fuckin love it when you check on me

Me:It’s part of my duty as your girlfriend, right? Oh! That reminds me. I’ve never been to your half of the duplex. You always come to my place. What are you hiding over there? Should I be concerned LOL

Ridge:I’ve got nothing to hide from you

Ridge:you’re always welcome but there’s not much to see

Ridge:it serves a purpose. more of a house than a home

Me:I suppose that makes sense. That solves the suspicion. You’ve just made me very curious.

Ridge:the gym is probably the only redeeming quality

Me:You have a gym in your house?

Ridge:fuck yeah. how else would I stay in shape to protect you?

Me:By going to an actual gym. Isn’t that what most people do? LOL

Ridge:we’ve established I don’t like most people and those dumps are crowded af

Me:I wouldn’t know…

Ridge:never been to a gym, sweetness?

Me:Nope. Can’t say that I have. I don’t have a clue what type of… equipment you use. My exercise routine consists of walking.

Ridge:I have a solid cardio suggestion

Me:Oh, yeah? I’m not much of a runner.

Ridge:you don’t have to be on your feet for this

Ridge:unless you prefer that position

Ridge:looking forward to trying them all and seeing what you like best

Ridge:we can start slow. build up your stamina

Ridge:I’ll do most of the work. you can just spread out and enjoy yourself

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