It was summer and I had made a decision. A decision to put myself out there and meet new friends! I moved to Austin back in March and it was now June and the only people I knew were co-workers. I couldn't count on a fun summer if all I knew was work!
I decided to join a local run club. They were so popular and filled with singles like me I heard. I figured I could find a few people that were of a like mind! Plus, I could do with a few extra miles to stave off any weight gain as I neared 30.
The first meeting was this Saturday morning. From the invite, it looked like over 50 people were going to be there!
The morning of, I made sure to shower and freshen myself up. I know I was going to sweat anyway, but stinking up the place was no way to make friends.
When I arrived, I was so intimidated. Everyone was already in a little group and it seemed like I was the only newcomer.
Luckily, a group of three girls that looked about my age waved me over.
"First time?" One of them asked.
"Yeah, I moved here a few months back and wanted to meet new people and get in shape! I'm Mike by the way."
"Hey Mike." The first girl responded. "I'm Becca, this is Kate and Maria." She said pointing out her two friends and we all shook hands.
"You don't look like you need to get into shape at all!" Maria complimented me.
"Haha thanks, I do need motivation though!" I said before my eyes caught a tall, thin handsome figure walking past to another group.
He was probably about 6'4", maybe 190 pounds, short brown hair, prominent abs, a big smile, and already shirtless. Probably to show off those abs!
"Ahhh. I see he's already spotted our resident hottie." Kate teased.
My face blushed red and I stammered out, "Just you know, checking out who's here!"
"Uh huh. Well Becca owes me a margarita now, but I'll split it with you for winning it for me."
"You girls bet on my sexuality?"
"Just a little fun!" Becca covered, but catching that I was smiling and not offended she followed up with, "Maybe we can do double or nothing on if you two hook up?"
We all laughed and settled into conversation teasing one another now. I had to ask, "You think he's gay?"
Maria answered, "Well if not, he's a good liar since that's what he said when he rejected me!"
The actual run started shortly after. We went 5 miles as a group, then some had the option to continue the loop, but we decided this was good for the day. After all, we did have margaritas to get to.
We exchanged numbers and made plans to meet at noon for margaritas. The girls left and I was kneeling down to untie my running shoes and slip on sandals when I felt a shadow over myself and a deep voice ask, "First time?"
My eyes trailed up the long, lean legs of the guy I was checking out before the race. I suddenly felt very aware I was on my knees with my mouth open in front of him.
I stood up and slipped my sandals on. "Yeah it was. Standard first question for newbies it sounds like."
"Haha did those girls ask you that too?"
I nodded.
"Well, it is a good opener. I'm Henry."
"Mike." I said shaking his hand and feeling a little shiver shoot through me as his big hand grasped mine firmly.
"So, am I too late to steal the newbie for a drink or did the girls beat me to you?" He asked flashing a big smile at me.
I blushed hard. Damn, he was hot, I thought to myself. Standing so close I could really check him out. Big, bright smile. Buzzed brown hair. Handsome face with a 5 o'clock shadow. A body with its own 5 o'clock shadow that lightly covered his chest and abs. The sweat making his hair look darker than normal. And fuck those hard abs and, yeah this guy knows he gets checked out here. I thought as I noticed his dick imprint. Definitely no underwear.
I was suddenly aware of my eyes staring at his body and I snapped them up to meet his eye contact.
"They did, but I'm not opposed to post margaritas margaritas to get to know someone else." I said smiling.
He kept his gaze on me and bit his lip. "Sounds fun. You live around here?"
"I do." I said exchanging numbers and telling him my apartment name.
"Oh yeah man, I know that place, it's sick."
"I guess I can skip the tour later then."
His smile widened. "More time to just get to know one another then."
I left the Run Club smiling. What a success, new friends, and a new hot guy. Couldn't have went better! I thought as I went to margaritas and what I'm sure was about to be a lot of teasing.
Two margs later, I found my phone in my hands confirming with Henry that we could meet at my place at 3pm.
"Oh just get out of here you slut!" Becca teased me as I finally left to go back to my place.
I had an hour to kill so spent some time tidying up my place and showering before my phone buzzed that Henry was downstairs.
We said hi and I gave him a quick tour of the amenities of the building while we chatted. Sauna, pool, gym, and rooftop.