She just wants to work out

“Look, Connor. I don’t feel comfortable removing any clothes,” Lauren said. “Especially with someone I just met. So... can we just start the work out part?”

“Alright,” Connor said. “Well let’s start with some cardio then. Come over here.”

Lauren followed Connor to the treadmill and stepped on it. “Okay,” Lauren said. “Let’s do this.”

“Put this on your pants for safety,” Connor said as he handed Lauren a hook.

Lauren did as she was told as Connor put the other end over the sensor. “Okay.”

“We’ll start slow and work our way up gradually,” Connor said. “Let’s start with a nice easy walk.”

Connor hit the up arrow and the treadmill began to move. Lauren walked along with the speed. Due to the insoles, Lauren couldn’t really feel her feet touching the ground as she walked. The treadmill got faster and Lauren picked up her pace. Eventually she was **** to jog and then start running. She picked up speed. She started breathing heavily.

“Faster, Lauren,” Connor encouraged. “You can do it. Come on, it’s just going to get a little faster.”

Lauren started to pant but held on, pushing herself and pumping her arms, determined to keep running.