Lunar Bonds: In Quarantine

Falling … on him

*Pilar*

"Pretty nice gym". I look over the different equipment as we walk into the barn-like building. It’s nice with a private gym to stay in shape.

"I take it you like to work out". Nick says. "Duh dumb question... I mean it is clear to see". His attention turns to Nina. "What about you ? Do you like to work out ?"

She gives a little shrug. "A bit, you know, to keep in shape and such. I am not much into weights though".

Yeah those two are definitely getting hot for each other. I just hope Nina doesn't end up getting hurt. She is a bit naive when it comes to men, as in she has not yet realized that they can't be trusted.

"Oh". I step back as LZ zoomz past on that one wheeled thing, almost running over my toes. "Watch out there".

"Sorry". He waves and smiles apologetically and honestly even I can't really be angry with him, there is just something innocent about him, kinda like my brother, except that LZ, of course, isn’t mentally challenged like my brother. LZ is just... sweet.

I am taking two steps back, looking around and I am about to turn, when I bump into something losing my balance and sitting hard down, luckily on a couch. Hey wait, did the couch just groan ? I turn my head, realizing that someone was already sitting on the couch.

He pulls the earbuds from his ears. "Hi there. I am guessing you are one of Nick's guests. I'm Zayden, just call me Zay".

"Uhm yeah… Pilar, I am Pilar". God, I feel dumb. Great go sit on the Alpha and the grin on his face only makes it worse. "Sorry I sat on you. I walked backwards and.. fell".

"Yeah, you did that". He is grinning at me. Apparently he just worked out, he is wearing shorts and a tank top, little droplets of sweat clinging to his chest hair. "Pilar, nice name. It is Spanish right ?"

I am kinda trying to get up, I mean he is sweaty and… I can't sit on him can I ? But I am at an awkward angle. "Yeah spanish, thanks… you are kinda sweaty".

"Uhm I just worked out so, it's not like I go around and sweat. Well I do if I walk up hills or it's hot but... yeah...". He looks slightly sheepish.

I give in and put a hand on his damp chest and one on his rather muscular thigh and manage to get on my feet. "Yeah got that and sorry for sitting on you".

"I think I will survive… it's not really like you weigh anything". He gets up from the couch. Holy f**k he is tall. I hadn't realized when he was sitting down, but he must be like 6 '4 at least and about 200 pounds of muscles.

"Hi Zay, don't worry about Pilar. Being .. subtle is not her style". Matt says and steps over to shake Zay's hand.

Zay looks at me. "No ? I think she was being both friendly and subtle".

I bite my lip, so okay I kinda like this guy for now. I mean there is a positive vibe to him. And I guess he is kinda handsome in that big bulky Alpha boyish charming way, not really my type though. I mean I usually like... like smaller, more slim guys and I am not into beards or Alphas but... Well I can't claim he isn't a good looking man.

*Zay*

Well I guess that is a way to greet the host too. Not that I mind beautiful women dropping into my lap like that. And she is beautiful… very much so actually... but her eyes. Well I might be misreading her but I felt, fear... pain... hurt... there, something very fragile.

"Hi I am Zay, welcome to wyldwood... make yourself at home". I say smiling at everyone. "Great to see you again Matt".

"You too Zay. I see you are keeping up the form". Matt steps forward and shakes my hand. "This is my better half Emilia, baby this is Zay".

She is a very beautiful girl too, and the look she and Matt exchanged tell me that those two have something special. She holds out her hand. "An honor to meet you".

"Aww stop it... normally I would hug, but I am a bit sticky here so, let's stick to a handshake". I give her a welcoming smile and shake her hand.

"Yeah let's do that". She giggles softly.

Nick kinda steps in. "And this is Nina, her other cousin".

"And a pleasure meeting you Nina". Oh Nick I see what you are doing, you have the hots for Nina. Well I get him, she is a very attractive girl with a warm smile.

"Thank you Zay". She shakes my hand too.

I look at Pilar who has kinda retracted a few steps.. it is clear to see that she works out. "And I think we surpassed shaking hands, but feel free to use the gym. It's not that stocked yet but it works".

"Thanks. It's totally fine, here is everything I need". She gives me a small smile, but her body language is guarded, like she expects me to... I am not sure, but she doesn't trust my intentions that's for sure.

"This place is amazing Zay, like really... I totally get why Nick moved out here". Matt tells me.

I feel pride bloom in my chest, I can't help it. "Thanks, I do really love it here... so I get him too".

"And he says you want to build a movie studio here.. that sounds interesting". Emilia says. "Like a real Hollywood one ?"

"Well probably starting a bit smaller, but the plan is something that can handle a full scale Hollywood film yeah". I grin. "And a water park".

Pilar c***s her head looking up at me. "A water park ? Like slides and s**t …sorry …stuff".

"Yup, Well slides... no s**t thanks, and a lazy river and a surf pool. I always wanted to learn to surf". Okay so I tend to get excited talking about it. "And an amphitheater... for concerts and shii... Stuff".

"You are weird". She kinda wrinkles her nose in a cute way.

Emilia's eyes go wide. "Pilar ! Sorry Zay, she sometimes misses that filter...".

"It's okay, no need to apologize". I grin. "And you are totally right. I am weird and proud of it".

"Okay, let's go see the rest of this place". Nick claps his hands, sounding like a Tour guide. "After you Nina".

Oh s**t, I am gonna tease him later. I grin to myself and Pilar looks suspicious at me. "Why do you look like you just imagined everyone naked ?"

"Maybe I did". I shrug. "And we have a movie night planned tomorrow night... I hope you are all going to join us. See you later".

I get a lot of yes and of course, as I leave to take a shower. I like them. Well, I have a hard time figuring out Pilar, but I am sure I will if I just talk a bit more with her, to get through her shell.