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Only Temporary

Chapter Four


James wakes up at 7am sharp Sunday morning, which is unusual for him since he always sleeps in. As much as his mother would like him to go to church, his schedule doesn't really allow for that. He changes into basketball shorts and a pens T-Shirt and running shoes, preparing for a run through his new neighborhood in Sewickley. He grabs his phone and running watch before heading over to Paul Martin's house for early morning breakfast. The two unknowingly became neighbors and just kind of fell into this routine of Paul making his breakfast since James definitely doesn't cook.

"James, it's seven in the fucking morning, I'm not making you breakfast now. Maybe later." Paul says after he answers the door. His short, blonde hair going every which way, still in a grey shirt and black pajama pants.

"Oh come on! You don't have to make anything I can just have a bowl of cereal." James whines.

"Then what was the point of coming here?! You don't have cereal?"

"No..." James murmurs.
"Goddamnit James. When are you ever going to start taking care of yourself?" Paul groans as he lets James through the door. James expertly makes his way to Paul's kitchen, finding a bowl and spoon.

"Is this going to be a continuous thing or..." Paulie asks motioning to James helping himself to his Captain Crunch and his milk.

"Maybe, probably. Until I find time to learn how to cook." He grins. Paul groans, “So you're gonna do this forever. Great. Why are you up anyway?"

“I'm going for a run after this then I'm going over to this yoga place in the Strip." He says in between bites.

"Oh Good Vibes? I've heard good things about it. It's run by some girls... You're going there for them aren't you?" James slurps down the milk left in the bowl loudly. When he's done, he wipes his mouth with the back of his hand. "No... Maybe... Yes... Sorta," he says.

"The girl who runs it was in the Olympics. Kickboxing I think." Paul says sheepishly. "Won Gold for the U.S."

Whoa. So that's why she's so fit. James thinks. "I hope you piss her off and she kicks your ass." Paul grins as he sets up his coffee machine.

“Why would you want that for me bro? I don’t know...she’s kinda cute,” James says grinning to his now empty bowl of cereal. “I think you should go there before the other guys, or me, get to her.”

“That’s all the motivation I need then,” James says as he gets up from his chair. “I better get going; I want to be back in time to catch her at the studio early. Thanks for the breakfast” James makes his way to the door in a hurry, Paul following behind.

“Hey, if you fuck up tell her there is a hot blonde male who plays professional hockey willing to show her a good time. Way more fun then that James Neal buffoon.”

“Ha ha, very funny. Is that before or after our third date?”

“Whatever man, good luck though. Maybe she’ll keep you out of trouble.”


As James ran through his new neighborhood, up slight hills, down hills, he thought a lot about what Paulie had said. Sure, he got around, what athlete wouldn’t? He was new on the team, charismatic, good looking. It wasn’t like it was hard to get a girl; they all practically begged to get in his pants. Did he like it? Yeah, but it wasn’t the way he wanted to meet a steady girlfriend.
James let the warm water run down the length of his back, washing away the sweat from his run. He was nervous with excitement, something he had never really experienced. Especially in regards to a girl. What if she thinks I’m a total jerk? She did seem to like me at the game, but that all could have been a façade. James groans in slight irritation to himself. “It’s not even a date, what am I making a big deal out of it for? I’m just going to go see the studio and make nice.” He finished washing himself off then stepped out of the shower to get ready to meet Cyan.


Cyan’s phone goes off with a blare, demanding to be listened to. She was up and in her bathroom before it even had gone off, which never happens. She had this weird feeling in her stomach; Excitement? She slept with ease in the evening, not waking up once like she usually did. She knew James was coming over to the studio but was that the reason for her excitement? She and James did hit it off last night; he was charming, funny, good looking. Even more so in person, his dark hair set off his color changing eyes. He was on the tall side, sorta lanky but you could tell he was strong. Not as broad as some of the others but still equally imposing. He has mischievous grin, the kind that makes you think of terribly, delicious thoughts.

“Stop,” she told herself in the mirror. “He’s just coming to check out the studio, not fuck me…” she thought about that last part wistfully. She brushes her teeth and hops into the shower; Cyan finishes and plays her favorite game, “what the fuck am I going to wear today?” she says. She gets a hot pink Nike thong with a matching sports bra. Black and pink under armor yoga capri tights and pink tank top. She throws them on and goes through her daily pre work routine; brushes her hair the best she can (curly hair doesn’t play nice), light brush of burgundy lipstick and a little mascara wakes up her face. Breakfast is apple-cinnamon oatmeal and decaf coffee and water. She puts on socks and her running shoes, grabbing her keys, phone and equipment for work and she’s out the door.


“Good morning Cyan,” Blair exclaims as Cyan walks through the iron doors. The studio is industrial in every sense of the word – Steel beams hold the building up while the pipes in the ceiling are exposed. The floor used to be concrete but through Blair’s many connections, they were able to get bamboo placed throughout the entire studio. Potted bamboo plants sit in the corners while a Buddha fountain next to the desk keeps the foyer tranquil. Paintings of people doing yoga and numerous Buddhist and Hindu proverbs hang by nail on the brick walls.

“Good morning Blair,” Cyan says as she gives her best friend a hug. She’s wearing a red racer back tank top with black yoga pants. Her hair is in a bun, her face with minimal make up. She’s already bare foot.

“Are you excited for today?” Blair asks coyly. Cyan turns around in an effort to hide her face, “Why would I be excited? It’s an ordinary day.” She goes to the front desk and logs into the Mac, checking the schedule for the day.

“Because,” Blair says it like it is obvious. She leans on the desk, “a certain hot hockey player who totally has the hots for you is coming to pay you a visit.” Cyan refuses to look at her friend. She knows if she looks at her, she’ll be exposed.

“Cy, look me in the face and tell me you’re not excited.” Cyan, never one to back out of a challenge, looks up. Staring down Blair she says, “I am not excited for James Neal to come to our business today. He’s just human and it will be like any other day.” She finishes and continues to look Blair directly in the eyes. Blair searches her face for any sign of weakness; there is none.

“Ok fine! You won, I believe you. “Blair says defeated. Cyan grins in victory.

“Are you open right now or should I leave?” A male voice calls out in their direction. Blair’s head whips around so fast she could’ve almost broke her neck. Cyan peaks her head up from behind the desk. Shit, he’s here! Cyan panics in her head.

“Yes and no, but since it’s you we are open. Welcome to Good Vibes Yoga, James.”




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8/8/21

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