Chapter 100

KATE

Shit. Shit. I slow down a few meters from his building. I still have five minutes. My legs are shaking, my heart is pounding, and the air enters and exits forcefully through my mouth and nose. I put my hands on my knees and take a slow breath. I can't let him think I'm dying. But you are. Damn it. It really feels like it's been years since I did any physical activity, and it's only been a few months since I stopped going to the gym.

After notifying that I've arrived, I take the elevator that I don't usually use when I'm with Nathan. He sent me a message, letting me know that he was in the building's gym. Strange. I thought I saw a gym in his apartment.

Just a few seconds later, the doors open, and a sweaty Ryan steps in.

"Hey," he says, looking me up and down, containing a smile. I can hardly stop staring at the shirt clinging to his muscular chest.

"Hi."

"I love your T-shirt," he says. I look at my thin-strapped white tank top, somewhat soaked in sweat, revealing more than it sh