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Ryan told me he wasn't going to train me himself, which made me quite unhappy because, let's face it, imagine working out with your partner. I could leave training sooner rather than later if a strenuous make-out session followed a strenuous workout. They were so focused and motivated.

What role do you want this to play? Do you want me to slap them with reality? The sound of Alana's voice flooded my mind.

"No,"

" I take care of this" I responded.

My attitude toward these wasn't appealing.

She chuckled but gave up on trying to exert control over what happened.

"They're going to walk all over you," she said.

My mind, I could see her relaxingly eating popcorn while watching a movie. That was another factor that prevented me from failing. She and Ryan needed to know that I could handle myself.

I strolled around the desk and sat on the opposite side of the boys, disregarding their interested looks. The boys screamed as soon as I sat with my butt on the chair.

"What?" I inquired,