The Stolen Mafia Princess

Flexibility

{Margo’s POV}

“Da**! I didn’t know you were so flexible baby!” I heard Carter say from the door.

I turned, noticing him in some ball shorts, and a tank top. I came up from my split slowly, before walking to the wall and lifting my leg over my head. I leaned into it and breathed in deeply, then released and switched legs. “What are you doing in here?” I asked, finishing my stretches and deciding to start on my yoga. I pulled out my yoga mat, tossing it down and went into downward dog.

“I came to work out of course, your brothers always let us use the gym!” He smiled, making his way to the barbell and placing some weights on it.

I changed position into child’s pose, and took in a deep breath. “I should have figured that!” I laughed out. I stood slowly and went into head to foot pose, I stood straight bending completely at the waist and touching my head to my toes.

He stopped, stepping up beside me. “How is anyone this flexible?” He asked, trying to mimic me.

He fell over on the floor beside me, and I came up from my pose laughing slightly. “It helps that I don’t have balls!” I laughed. I spread my legs going into a Russian split again, delving into Seated Straddle pose. I placed my head into my hands as I leaned forward, coming face to face with him. “Also, my brothers would absolutely tear you apart if they knew you were alone in here with me.” I smiled.

He sat there with a dumbstruck expression on his face. “I can’t believe you’re this flexible..” he trailed off, looking over me. “Sorry.. I’ve just never seen someone who can do all of these with ease!” He laughed, still lying on the floor.

“I can do body contortion.. it’s one thing I’m decently good at. Even the creepy stuff, like folding myself up weird and crawling around.” I laughed.

His eyes lit up, a genuine expression of excitement crossed his face. “Really? I’ve always wanted to see a contortionist!” He smiled.

I leaned on my forearms and brought my legs up over my head like a headstand, then folded my knees planting them in front of my face. “Like this?” I laughed.

“Oh my god! Are you sure you didn’t just hurt yourself!” He said, looking over me.

I planted my feet firmly on the ground and flipped my body standing up straight. “Nope, I’m fine!” I laughed slightly. “Been able to do this for years!” I walked over to one of the machines and started my weight lifting.

“I didn’t know you took working out so seriously..” he said, following me around.

I smiled up at him as I finished a set. “Well, after being kidnapped multiple times, and ya know, everything, I wanted to get stronger. Angelo has been teaching me a few moves of self defense, but he got busy and hasn’t been working with me on them, so I kind forgot how to do them.” I sighed, standing up.

He smirked. “Maybe I can help!” He leaned down over me. “Would you like to practice some self defense with me?” He asked.

I smirked back, and walked into his chest. “You mean, placing our bodies together, and me flipping you to the ground, or you pulling me against your chest so I can try to wiggle free..” I said, looking up into his eyes. “I’ll pass..” I ran my hand down his chest and turned walking away. “Maybe next time!”

“You’ll be the death of me yet Margo!” He laughed, turning and lifting up the barbell, beginning to do some overhead presses.

I walked over, as he sat down the barbell. “Maybe..” I said softly. “But I have a feeling you and Damon will be the death of me before I can hurt either of you!” I smiled. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go on a run.” I turned making my way out of the gym. So much for a morning workout, can’t do anything with him in there standing over me. My mind gets foggy, and my heart starts beating like crazy.

I made my way out of the house into the backyard. I decided to do laps around the yard since it was already getting warm out. I jogged around the yard, over and over again just making sure I got my cardio in. Then I saw him, Damon walked out on the patio as I was running around towards the house. He followed in beside me, and began jogging with me. “What are you doing out here?” I asked, smiling as I kept my pace up.

“I was coming out to get some fresh air, when I happen to see you, figured I’d run a few laps.” He smiled, his body was so muscular, and his physique was astonishing, so running wasn’t really something he needed.

“First Carter sneaking into the gym while I was doing my morning yoga, then you coming out for a run..” I said laughing slightly. “Are you two following me?” I asked.

He smiled, stopping as we reached the large tree out back. He grabbed my hand and pulled me behind it, away from the view from the house. He pinned me against the tree and smirked down at me. “I’m always following you, how could I not?” He asked. “You’re amazing, beautiful, and so unique, I never know what you’ll do or say.” He said, gripping my chin and tilting it up to look at him. “Do you not want me to be here? Do you want me to stop following you?” He asked, tilting his head to the side.