Workout Partners

Workout Partners Reana Malori Copyright 2009 by Reana Malori Cover Art: © 2011 Shara Azod LLC All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced electronically or in print without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews. Due to copyright laws you cannot trade, sell or give any ebooks away. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

Chapter One Looking around the open gym area, Michelle Simmons tried to find someone to spot her on the barbells. She was ready to try a new workout regimen, but she needed a workout partner to help out. “Damn, there has to be someone around here who’s willing to lend me a hand,” she mumbled under her breath. She’d been working out at the gym for about two months and felt ready to move up to the big leagues. Nautilus machines and the treadmill were great, but free weights were what she needed now. Although comfortable with the type of workout she did each day, she wanted more muscle tone. Unfortunately, no one in the free-weight area even bothered to look at her. It was as if the others ignored her on purpose. Maybe it was because she was new. Who wanted to waste his or her time helping a newbie? Exhaling a deep sigh, Michelle thought perhaps today wasn’t the day to try and switch up her workout routine. When she’d first made the commitment to exercise more, she’d started by walking around her neighborhood. It had been hard in the beginning, especially since she hadn’t exercised much in the past. Eventually, she’d built up to walking three miles a day, three days a week, sometimes more. Her body had become trimmer as a result and she decided to increase her workout routine. Though Michelle didn’t think she was ready for running yet, she’d decided to incorporate aerobics and weight training into her exercise plan, electing to join a traditional gym. Fitness for All had been perfect for her needs. After asking some neighbors about the establishment, she’d decided to try it out. After her first day, she’d known she was at the right place. It was close to her townhouse and she could actually walk there and back. It only took about fifteen minutes from door to door, so she used that time for warm-up and cool-down.

The place smelled of old sweat, but Michelle didn’t mind. She felt good about becoming more active. The people were friendly and hadn’t looked at her strangely when she’d continuously asked questions about how the equipment worked. A few people, both men and women, had become friendly acquaintances and she often stopped to catch up with them when they were here at the same time. Although she followed an intense workout routine, her body would never be a size six. She loved food too damn much and wouldn’t apologize for it. Salads had never been her thing. Now, throw a nice steak filet and potatoes on her plate and she was a happy woman. Being a size fourteen suited her just fine, thank you very much. Plus, real women had curves, and she was definitely a real woman. After another minute, Michelle gave up trying to find a spotter. No help was forthcoming anyway and she looked rather foolish just standing around. She turned away from the weight bench to go use one of the elliptical machines before heading home for the night. She’d only taken two steps in the opposite direction before she froze. It was he, the one man who could take her breath just by his sheer presence. Luke Anderson. Man extraordinaire and the main character in most of her wet dreams. He was the owner of Fitness for All and his chiseled body proved he was very passionate about staying in shape. The muscles in his biceps rippled with every movement of his arms. Whether it was to adjust a piece of equipment or to merely stretch, his body was a walking, breathing piece of art to be appreciated. He was 6’3” of unadulterated sex on a stick and damn if she didn’t want a lick. His golden, beautifully tanned skin and sun-streaked brown locks would be perfect on a magazine cover. Too gorgeous to be stuck inside a gym all day, he still managed to fit right in with his customers. His blue eyes were always lit up with pleasure and when he smiled in her direction, oh Lord, her insides went all gooey. She knew he was only being friendly, but that didn’t stop her body from reacting. She’d noticed he was attentive to all who visited his establishment, no matter

who they were or how they looked. So, while she knew the looks he threw in her direction weren’t meant to make her body burn from the inside out, a girl could still dream. Plus, he seemed like a genuinely nice guy. Michelle had talked to a few of his employees and they all liked him as a boss. He was fair but never let them forget this was his business, his livelihood. If they treated his business right, he treated them right. How could she not respect a man like that? Yeah, and the fact that he was excruciatingly gorgeous didn’t hurt, either. Luke suddenly turned toward Michelle and captured her gaze. His lips tilted up in a smile so breathtaking, her knees became boneless. She tried to pull herself together before she did something stupid, like walk over to him to plant a kiss on those succulent lips. Michelle quickly turned away from his intense stare and went to the elliptical machines, trying to get out of his line of sight as quickly as possible. However, as she walked to the other side of the gym, she could still feel his eyes focused on her retreating form. Michelle groaned in dismay. Damn, she hoped her ass didn’t look too big in these workout shorts. There was no way a man like him would be interested in her. She would never be a small woman and didn’t want to be. In all honesty, Michelle loved her curves. She was a confident woman and she’d had her share of sexual partners in the past. Sure, they had given her some pleasure and good sex at the time, but none had ever rocked her world and kept her begging for more. Based on how her body instinctively reacted to Luke, she had a feeling she would definitely keep coming back to him. If she ever had a chance to sex up that fine-ass man, she knew she’d never want anyone else but him. But wanting a man like him would only lead to heartbreak. Luke had never shown the slightest interest in her. Well, there was that one time when she’d been talking to a guy near the water cooler. In the middle of their conversation, he’d stopped

talking to her mid-sentence, said he had to go talk to his friend, and turned and walked away. Michelle had been thrown off by his behavior, since they’d been having a really good conversation. She’d looked to her left and had seen Luke staring after the guy, his eyes shooting daggers into his back. At the time, she’d thought it was quite odd, but had brushed it off. As a matter of fact, she wasn’t even sure why that memory came to mind tonight. The mere thought of Luke had her body craving release. This always happened when she’d see him at the gym. Whenever she’d been in his presence for any length of time, her body demanded satisfaction. However, she usually took care of this driving need while lying in her bed, with her ever-present battery-operated boyfriend by her side. Instead of waiting until tonight to satisfy this strong desire, she just pushed through her exercise harder. Michelle was so busy working the elliptical and daydreaming about Luke, she wasn’t aware someone was trying to get her attention until the person tapped her on the shoulder. She jerked up her head and almost fell over. Luke! He stood next to her machine while wearing one of his sexy-ass smiles. Michelle slowed down so she could hold a conversation without falling over into a faint. “Oh, hi, Luke. I didn’t notice you standing there. What’s up?” “Hi, Michelle. I wanted to check on you and see how you were doing. I saw you over by the cage earlier.” “The cage” was what gym rats called the free-weight area. “Were you about to try the bench press?” Oh, shit! He had seen her staring at him earlier. “Uh, yeah, I was. I couldn’t find anyone to spot me, though. Maybe I’ll try another time. For now, I’ll stick with what I know.” She kept going on the elliptical, trying to stay focused on her workout while her heartbeat was beating rapidly inside her chest from something other than exertion.

“Next time you need a spotter, I’ll be the one to help you. When you need a spotter or any other kind of help with the equipment, you just give me a yell or come and get me. Okay?” She couldn’t turn away from him as he caught her eyes. He spoke again when she was too slow in responding. “If you ever need me, for anything, just let me know, Michelle.” Was he for real? His tone seemed deadly serious and his eyes had a determined glint as he watched her. Having a conversation for more than two minutes with this man had her pussy dripping and her insides quivering. There was no way she could have him standing over her, looking down at her while she was lying on the bench, with his legs straddling her head. Oh, hell no, she wasn’t going down that path and embarrassing herself. “Well, sure, Luke. I’ll be sure to remember that. So, um, do you always serve as the spotter for your new members?” One side of Luke’s mouth tilted up and she wondered what exactly that meant. Damn! This man was too fine! “No.” With that one word and nothing else, Luke turned away from Michelle and left without looking back. Well, damn, what the hell was that supposed to mean?! Michelle again concentrated on her workout, increasing her speed on the machine. Although for rest of her workout, she couldn’t get Luke, or his statements, out of her mind. **** Luke walked back to his office and sat behind his desk. Looking out of his office window, he watched Michelle finish her workout. She was crazy if she thought he’d let

another man get next to her in his gym. She didn’t know it yet, but she was his woman, and every other man had better stay the hell away from her. From the first day she’d joined his gym, he’d noticed how her eyes never failed to seek him out. It didn’t matter where he was. Whenever he talked to her or smiled at her, he’d noticed her breathing would become more erratic. He knew the signs of someone who was sexually aroused and his Michelle became very aroused each time he was around her. Being the owner of a gym, there had been plenty of opportunities to hook up with some of his clients. None of them had ever enticed him like Michelle. Her confidence was something he could see and feel when he spoke with her. Her curves were all woman and he’d imagined himself sinking between her thighs on numerous occasions. She was a sensual woman and so fucking beautiful, but he didn’t think she was ready for him to make his intentions clear. Sooner or later, though, he’d claim his woman. After she’d first joined and started coming in regularly, he’d overheard a few of the guys in the cage say they wanted to ask her out on a date. Unfortunately for them, he’d put a stop to that shit real quick. He’d made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that Michelle was off-limits. The message had quickly gotten around to any motherfucker trying to step to her that Luke had staked his claim, so they’d better back the fuck up. When he’d seen her step into the cage earlier, his body had tensed, waiting to see what would happen. After a few minutes of watching the scene unfold, he hadn’t been surprised no one had offered to spot her with the bench press. No less than four heads had turned toward his office window. He knew they were trying to decide if they should risk it. Lucky for them, they’d known better than to approach her and had wisely stayed away. Luke ran his fingers through his hair and sighed deeply. He was tired of playing cat and mouse with her. Michelle needed to understand he was the only one to call

when she needed help. Hell, when she needed anything. Now, he only had to make her believe it.

Chapter Two Damn, Michelle was tired. She hadn’t realized how hard she’d worked out until she stepped out of the locker-room shower. Her muscles were sore and she needed some relief. She walked to the back door of the locker room and opened the entrance to the pool area. It wasn’t big, but the pool was good for a few laps. She didn’t come here often, only when she needed to unwind a bit. But she wasn’t here for the pool; she was here for the Jacuzzi. It was the best part about Fitness for All. The temperature was always perfect and the jets were just powerful enough to knead her sore muscles and remove her tension. The Jacuzzi was hidden towards the back of the pool area; and if anyone came inside, she would hear them. She’d decided not to wear anything this time since the gym activity was dying down and people seemed to be leaving for the night. There was still a good thirty minutes before she had to leave the premises and head home, but she would be out in plenty of time. She dropped her towel and then pinned her hair up loosely on top of her head. She moved towards the edge and dipped one foot inside the warm water. Ahhhh, perfect. Michelle lowered her body onto the bench along the side. She took a long, deep inhalation and willed the tension out of her tight muscles. As she relaxed, her mind immediately turned to thoughts of Luke and how he made her feel. Every time he spoke to her, she would heat up from the inside out and her channel would moisten. Feelings of intense arousal would cause her nipples to pebble and harden, as if reaching out to him, begging for his touch. As if to mimic the action, one of Michelle’s hands crept down to her slick folds, her body reacting to her steamy thoughts of Luke. Her other hand reached up to caress her breast and tug at her already sensitive nipple. Closing her eyes, Michelle took her

pleasure as she remembered the timbre of Luke’s voice and the chiseled planes of his face, picturing what it would be like to have him make love to her. Her right hand rubbed her outer nether lips and separated her folds, seeking her already hardened clit. “Ooohhh, yes! Mmmm, Luke.” Rubbing the fleshy nub, Michelle let the feelings overwhelm her and her hips began to jerk back and forth, seeking more. Her finger slipped inside her hot channel and she began stroking herself, feeling the juices flow within her body. She pictured Luke leaning over her with a look of utter need, lust, and sensual promise. She could see him writhing on top of her, plunging into her body as he claimed her as his woman. His brown hair wet with sweat and his mouth tight as he tried to hold on and make the experience pleasurable for her. She could practically feel his hands roaming over her body, touching her in places she’d only dreamed about. Her hand began pumping harder, increasing her pleasure. Oh, how she needed this release! Her body craved it. As she felt the orgasm rushing through her body, she whispered the name of the man whom she wanted above all others. “Yes, Luke, oh, yes! Yes, mmmmm, Luke!” Michelle exploded, her legs slamming shut, trapping her fingers inside her core. Her body slowly calmed down from the intense feelings her climax created. Taking a few minutes to catch her breath, she realized she’d probably been in here long enough. The gym should be closing soon and she didn’t want to be caught naked. Lazily opening her eyes, she moved to get out of the water and almost screamed. There, sitting on the ledge of the Jacuzzi, was Luke. Oh, God, he’d watched her get her rocks off while calling out his name! Her face flamed and her eyes widened. It was bad enough for the owner to catch a patron pleasuring herself in the Jacuzzi. To be the actual man who she’d been fantasizing about was just too much. Damn, how humiliating!

Michelle didn’t know what to say, standing there frozen and waiting for him to speak. However, as she looked into his eyes, she noticed his gaze was focused on her body and he wasn’t looking away in disgust. Plus, considering the lovely size of the bulge in his shorts, he was very turned on by what he saw. Regardless of his body’s reaction, Michelle wasn’t going to wait around while he regained his bearings and told her to get out. She reached over for the towel she’d dropped earlier and started to leave the tub. “Don’t move. Don’t even think about getting out of that water.” “What?” Shit, this was about to get very awkward. “Oh, Luke, I’m so sorry you had to see that. Um, I don’t know what your heard, but I didn’t mean it.” Maybe playing dumb would get her out of this mess. “Yes, I think you did mean it.” Luke stood and pulled his shirt over his head. He toed off his shoes and removed his socks, setting them aside. Grabbing his shorts by the elastic waistband, he shoved them down his hips in one motion. His cock sprang up, its tip glistening with precum. Oh, damn. She was in trouble. He was thick and she could swear he was sporting a ten-incher. That wasn’t a penis. That was a weapon of mass destruction! Michelle hadn’t moved from her spot, still frozen in place with her towel gripped in her hand. Luke slowly approached her, walking into the Jacuzzi in all his naked glory. Once he was in front of her, he paused, staring down at her with what appeared to be desire. He removed the towel from her grasp and threw it over to the side. “Luke, what are you doing?” Her voice was trembling, but she couldn’t stop it. “I need to leave. What if someone comes in here?” “I locked the doors ten minutes ago. I was doing my final check of the place when I noticed your clothing in the locker room.”

There went that damn quivering again. How could one man make her body react so strongly? “I’d just wanted to relax for a bit and time got away from me. I didn’t mean to stay so long. I can leave.” “Oh, no, baby, you aren’t leaving. I’ve been waiting for this moment since you first walked through the door of this gym.” He lifted his hand and cupped her cheek. Her traitorous body couldn’t help but respond. She unconsciously tilted her head into the heat generated by this touch and nuzzled her cheek against his palm. “Luke, am I asleep? I must be dreaming…” “No, baby, we’re both wide awake. I want you, Michelle. I’ve wanted you for a long time now. If you want to stop, tell me now and I’ll walk away. Otherwise, I will have you tonight, right now, inside this Jacuzzi. I need to make love to you, baby. Tell me. Do you want this?” There was no way she could resist him. Her body knew what was going to happen before her brain accepted it, and she found herself leaning towards him. “Yes, Luke. I want this.” “Thank God!” Luke leaned down and kissed her, allowing all her pent-up fantasies to break free.

Chapter Three Luke knew luck had been on his side tonight. He usually had one of the employees check the locker rooms and pool area before locking up the gym. Since today had been pretty slow and everyone had left early, he did it himself. When he’d walked into the pool room and heard noises, he thought someone was just doing laps. Then, he’d had the surprise of his life when he heard his name on the lips of the one woman he couldn’t get out of his mind. At first, he’d thought he was hearing things. But he’d heard it again. His cock had immediately stood up at attention and he couldn’t help the smile that had come over his face. This had been the chance he’d needed. Tonight would be his opportunity to make Michelle his. Luke had walked over to the Jacuzzi’s ledge and paused, simply staring at her pleasuring herself. Even better still, she’d been pleasuring herself while thinking of him. He’d clearly heard her calling out his name in the heat of passion. It had been difficult for him to resist jumping in the water and taking over. He’d forced himself to sit back and only watch, because there had been no way in hell he was leaving. Before the night was over, Michelle would know how much he wanted to be with her. He wouldn’t hold back any longer. He would be marking her as his woman and he’d make sure she never forgot who she belonged to. She was so damn sexy. He could see clear down into the water. Watching her fingers disappear into the one place he wanted to sink his throbbing cock had made his mouth water. He was dying to get inside her, lick her, suck her, but he couldn’t bear to interrupt the erotic scene that had been before him. When she had reached her peak and calmed down enough to open her eyes, he’d known she’d be shocked and embarrassed to find him sitting there. How could she not know how much he wanted her? He’d been sending signals this entire time. Anyone

with eyes could see he wanted her. When she’d told him she wanted this as much as he did, the dam had broken loose. Luke wanted to devour her and never let her go. When he’d pulled her close, it felt like coming home. The sensation of her soft curves pressed into the hard muscles of his body had almost driven him mad. She felt so good in his arms and he’d wanted to stay like that forever. Kissing her was like nothing he’d ever experienced before. She was ambrosia on his tongue. He turned them around so he could sit down on the bench on the Jacuzzi wall, getting them comfortable. He wanted clear access to her breasts and he desperately needed a taste. When he pulled her body down so that her legs straddled his, Michelle froze. “Don’t worry, baby, not yet. I need to feast on you a little more before I make love to you.” He dipped his head and ran his tongue across her nipple, gathering up the beads of water that still rested on her skin. He laved the other nipple as well, and her breathing hitched as her body trembled with every swipe of his tongue. While he had more important things he wanted to do tonight, he wouldn’t forget about those lovelies next time. And yes, there would be a next time. He placed one hand on her ass and squeezed, getting even more turned on from having her in his arms. He had to worship her body the way it needed to be, wrap her in his arms, and prove to her how a woman should be cherished and honored every day for the rest of her life. He captured Michelle’s lips in another soul-searching kiss, branding her with his tongue. Luke needed a deeper connection with Michelle, so he delved into the treasure between her legs that awaited him. His fingers found her buried jewel and began to stroke her clit. He pinched the nubbin between his thumb and forefinger, and Michelle’s kiss became more intense. Her hips started to pump back and forth, as if trying to get more from him. He knew

she enjoyed what he was doing to her and was determined to make her admit it. He wanted her to scream his name in release, over and over again. Luke couldn’t wait any longer to feel her sheathed around him. He needed to make love to this woman as if his life depended on it. “Michelle, look at me,” he commanded softly as he broke their kiss. When she didn’t respond, he pulled his finger from her body and said it again, “Michelle, I need you to look at me.” He could tell it was a struggle. She didn’t want him to stop and heaven help him, neither did he. “Luke, why’d you stop? I need you to keep going.” “Baby, I’m going to make love to you. I need to make love to you right now.” He saw her mouth drop open and her eyes glaze over with passion. “Okay.” Oh, yes, this was the night! Luke lifted Michelle by the hips and positioned his cock at her entrance before slowly pushing inside her while simultaneously pulling her down to engulf his hard shaft. He almost came right then and there. She was so tight and hot. Her body was burning him up, taking him to new heights. Once he was fully inside her, he paused. He wasn’t a small man and her channel clenched around him. He knew she hadn’t been with anyone in while and needed time to adjust to him. “Tell me when you’re ready, Michelle. I’ll wait. You feel so damn good and I want to move, but I won’t.” “Luke, I’ve wanted this for too long. Don’t you dare stop moving! I need you to make love to me.”

“As you wish.” Luke pulled out slightly and quickly pushed his pulsing member balls deep inside her body, starting a night of blissful lovemaking he knew he’d never forget. Michelle never thought Luke would want her in her wildest dreams. As he throbbed inside her body and her body shivered from the intense emotions, she knew it couldn’t get any better than this. She was so full. Luke felt so good sliding in and out of her slick channel, his cock hitting every wall of her pussy. The water from the Jacuzzi lapping at their skin only increased her arousal. His hands gripping her ass and lifting her up and down to intensify the power and motion of their lovemaking felt like heaven. As his lips were trailing kisses down her jaw line, across her lips, the side of her neck, Luke made her feel beautiful. His breathing was erratic, but he still managed to whisper sweet nothings in her ear. “Beautiful. You’re mine Michelle. I need you.” “Luke, yes! Stay with me. Be with me!” “Always, baby. Now that I have you, I’ll never let you go.” Michelle felt another orgasm surging through her body and knew she was about to explode from the inside out. “Luke, I’m about to come! Oh, yes! More, I need more!” And boy, did he deliver. His hips lifted from the bench and his hands gripped her waist tighter, pounding into her with such force she thought they’d tip over. Her nails dug into his shoulders as he brought her body to the brink of rapture. His kisses were hot and heavy, telling her, with every swipe of his tongue, just how much he desired her.

Michelle’s body shattered into a million pieces and she screamed into his mouth. As her body continued to spasm, her hot channel gripped Luke’s cock tightly, trying to milk him for all he was worth. Beads of sweat popped out on his forehead and his face wore a mask of both pleasure and pain. His hips began pumping at a frantic pace, as if he were trying to breach her womb. God, how she loved this. No man had ever given her such intense, mind-blowing pleasure before. Suddenly, Luke surged up and stilled, body frozen. He growled deep in his throat but never broke the kiss. After a few seconds, his hips lowered again to the bench and he began making slow rotations, as if his body was moving on its own volition. He finally broke the kiss and looked into her eyes. “Michelle, baby, that was amazing. I’ve never…but somehow I knew that with you…Oh, Michelle, I’ve wanted you for so long. Thank you for being with me tonight.” Staring into his eyes, Michelle saw the truth of his words. He was genuinely shaken. Truth be told, so was she. No man had ever made her feel so good. “Luke. Shouldn’t we get out of the water?” “Why? We can stay here all night if we want. Plus, I’m going to need you again and I’m not letting you out of my sight.” “I’m not going anywhere. I just thought we might want to be a bit more comfortable.” Kissing him briefly on the lips, she wondered how she could have ever lived without this man in her life. “So, your place or mine?” Luke’s smile warmed her heart. He pulled her close and kissed her softly. “Mine. Definitely mine. Just so you know, now that I have you, I’m not letting you go.”

Michelle smiled as well. “Good, I don’t want you to. It’s about time I had a workout partner.”

The End