House Slut - S01 E18

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House Slut - S01 E18

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 18

The boys struggled unsteadily to their feet and bolted. The stranger watched them depart before stopping to collect Tegan’s purse, rehooking the strap and handing it back to Tegan.

“Are you ok?”

“Yes.” Tegan took back her purse and slipped it onto her shoulder. She realized her hands were shaking. “I’m not sure.”

The man glanced back over his shoulder to make sure the boys hadn’t returned, then looked back to Tegan. “You’re not hurt?”

“No.” she took a deep breath then sagged with relief. “Thank you so much. I… I don’t know what would have happened if you hadn’t shown up.”

“I’m just glad I was in the storeroom getting some equipment when I heard the commotion. I’m a trainer at the gym here.” He gestured with a slight tilt of his head to indicate the building that framed the laneway.

Of course you are, Tegan thought as her eyes scanned his broad shoulders and the cut of his biceps.

“You sure you’re going to be ok?”

“I think so.” She did a cursory check of her bag. “I’d hate having to explain to my roommates that I lost the grocery money.” What a weird thing to focus on. She took a couple more deep breaths then realized she was on the verge of tears. The man seemed to pick up on this and rested a comforting hand on her arm.

“Do you want to come inside and sit down for a bit?”

Tegan nodded, wiping at her eyes. The truth was she knew exactly what would have happened had this man not intervened and didn’t know she could feel so unsafe in her own neighbourhood. She took his arm and leaned against him as he led her through the doorway into the storeroom of the gym. This also appeared to double as a breakroom as there was a table and some chairs along with a fridge and vending machine on one side of the room, with piles of gym mats and weights on the other. She was led to a chair and took a seat while the man got her a bottle of water from the machine, handing it over. She took a few sips then set the bottle down. Neither of them said anything for a minute.

“That could have been really bad.” Tegan finally admitted out loud.

“Possibly.” The man agreed. “I’d like to think otherwise but who knows with little thugs like that.”

“I don’t know how to repay you.” Tegan took another sip of water and looked up at him.

“Don’t worry about it. My privilege to teach those snots a lesson. I’ll make sure the other trainers keep an eye out for them too.”

Tegan gave a tight smile and got to her feet. “Well… thanks again. I should probably get on with my shopping.”

“Sure.” The man smiled warmly. “Don’t hesitate to visit though. I also teach a judo class if you’re interested in self defence.”

“I’ll… keep that in mind.”

“I’m sorry, that might have been a bit insensitive.”

“No, really, it’s ok. I’ll think about it.”

The man just nodded, holding the door open and Tegan started to step outside, then turned and looked up at him.

“Actually… do you have a condom?”