Not very much

I rolled out of bed. I was hungry but I knew Kat and Clara were likely outside the door. I really didn't want to justify avoiding them today, so I climbed out the window. Plus I needed to talk to Samuel. I could feel it. I was already feeling the compulsion to make a decision but if I did. I would be at serious risk of going to the hospital today. His office was still closed, so he was probably at home. I made my way to his door, it was open. I just walked inside, I think we were past basic manners.

"Tessa," he said from the ground as he was working on building a new computer. "Can't say I am surprised."

"Was actually a bit worried you'd be in class or something," I said.

"Destroying my laptop in my desk and my home PC. I must say Tessa, you are making my day to day activities most challenging," he snickered.

"Well, your fault for starting this bullshit game," I said with a mild huff.

He set the tools down. "Tessa, did you come here just to gloat about your vandalism? Or something else?"

"The workout. I don't mind the core concept, but if you make me do it everyday with no breaks. I am gonna wind up in the hospital," I said.

"That is entirely up to you," he said.

"You're compelling me with magic, you fucking ass," I said. "Look, I am not looking to remove it, just give my body time to adjust. Okay? Plus doesn't sending a player to the hospital defy your own rules?"

"Tessa, your smarter than this. You know you have a choice. you know you don't have to workout. You have the choice to engage in a play date as an alternative. If you refuse to take the helping hand I offer, and wind up in the hospital. That is on you."

"Work with me here!" I shouted.

"The rule states you can offer me a deal. What is your offer?" he stated, he seemed frustrated.

"I'll finish building your computer," I said. "And I will be your aide in class for a while? I'll even wear something skimpy?" God I hated doing anything for this fuck, but I really didn't want to play with a god damn barbie. At least most of the people leering at me would be guys for a change.

"Pass," he said.

"Oh come on, when the last time a girl has dressed up for you willingly?" I seethed.

"Is that what you think? I use the book for my own, needs? You are sorely mistaken Tessa. Frankly, you aren't my type," he said.

Wait a god damned minute. Like I knew I wasn't a ten or anything but was he calling me ugly. "Then why did you pick me for this twisted shit!"

He stood up and walked close to me. I clenched my muscles just in case. "That," he said touching my firm arm. "That tensed muscle. That defiance. Your one of a kind Tessa. I have never tried to tame a stallion as wild as you. Didn't realize how much of my stuff was going to be destroyed but, it is the cost of this game. But you wearing skimpy clothes? That isn't a real trade. You have done that all on your own before. If you want me to give you something. Give me something. Something you wouldn't do otherwise."

"Know what! Fuck you. I'll just do the workout and if I end up in the hospital, so be it," I shouted.

"There is that spirit, that spite, willing to break even your own body for it? Come now Tessa, do you think I will feel guilty about you hurting yourself?" he said. "Then what is going to happen? You won't be able to stand, and you will end up doing play dates for a week. Your smart enough to know that. So why are you pretending."

I clenched my fists. That mother fucking ass wipe! "Fine. I will take Kat on a date, how about that?"

"Oh now you have caught my interest," he said rubbing his chin. "One date tonight, and you get a pass for today. Deal?"

"A pass today and one pass on a day of my choice," I countered.

"If Kat has an amazing time, which I will use the book to have her text Sarah to confirm how much she loved the date. If she didn't have an amazing time, then just the one day. Final offer," he said.

"Fine, deal," I said. He grabbed the book and did something and I felt the compulsion leave me. Thank god. I turned and left, I guess I had a date to plan.