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    Cardio Conditioning
    Cardio Conditioning
    Cardio Conditioning
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    Cardio Conditioning

    By Andrew Grey

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    A Work Out Story

    In the battle to regulate his blood sugar, Jerry March joins a new gym, but while working out his insecurity, he overdoes it on the treadmill. His insulin drops and so does Jerry. Fellow gym member Gianni Lappatura rushes to his rescue with a glass of juice and a helping hand.

    A few days later, Jerry gets to return the favor. After watching Gianni’s opera-singing strip act, Jerry finds him stuck in the rain with a dead battery and saves the day. As thanks and because he thinks Jerry is cute, Gianni asks him on a date. It’s too good to be true, and Jerry soon learns his Mr. Perfect needs a bit of help of own. But Gianni’s imperfections open Jerry’s eyes to the beauty of limitations.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamspinner Press
    Release dateJan 2, 2013
    ISBN9781623802714
    Cardio Conditioning
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    Andrew Grey

    Andrew Grey is the author of more than one hundred works of Contemporary Gay Romantic fiction. After twenty-seven years in corporate America, he has now settled down in Central Pennsylvania with his husband of more than twenty-five years, Dominic, and his laptop. An interesting ménage. Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He is a recipient of the RWA Centennial Award, has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and now writes full-time. Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing). He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Email: andrewgrey@comcast.net Website: www.andrewgreybooks.com

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      Cardio Conditioning - Andrew Grey

      I

      GOOD night, Dan, Jerry March called as he gathered the last of his things and got ready to leave the office for the night.

      Will I see you at the gym? Dan asked, and Jerry heard papers shuffle slightly and then the slight creak of Dan’s chair. Jerry hadn’t thought about going to the gym tonight. He was already so tired, but he knew he should. His doctors had told him that he needed to get some additional exercise, and in a fit of energy, he’d asked Dan where he worked out and had gotten a membership to the gym closest to his office in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. But other than two easy workouts on a treadmill, he hadn’t really gone.

      Yes, he answered definitively. His bag was in the trunk of his car, and he didn’t have to go anywhere. At least, he didn’t think so. Jerry searched his mind for something he’d forgotten, but nothing came to mind. I know I need to go more often.

      Dan closed a drawer and stood up. You have to let it become part of your routine and turn working out into something you enjoy. Jerry saw him gathering his things to leave as well. I know that’s a lot easier said than done, but you’ll feel better and you’ll have energy you didn’t know you had.

      Jerry smiled and quipped, Keep saying that and maybe I’ll start to believe it.

      Come on, Dan said, leading him through the rows of workstations toward the exit. What you need is someone to keep you interested. Dan turned toward him and winked. He actually winked. Sometimes the man was such a goof.

      We don’t all have a muscle god to look forward to, Jerry sighed as Dan pulled open the door and held it for him.

      I met Gene at the gym, Dan explained, and Jerry nodded. He’d known Dan on a passing in the hallway and say hi sort of way for years, but a few months ago, they’d been assigned to the same project team, and after they’d had a chance to interact and talk a little more, their friendship had sort of bloomed.

      Jerry held the outer door and waited for Dan to pass through. Do you really think I’m going to meet a guy like Gene? Jerry asked, looking down at his flat chest and skinny legs. There’s only one of him and you got him. Jerry had been to dinner with Dan and Gene a few times. Jerry thought Gene was an amazing man—drop-dead gorgeous and as nice as could be. Jerry wouldn’t say he had a crush on Gene, but he’d been a bit jealous of Dan at first. That had quickly faded once he’d gotten a chance to see the two men together.

      There’s nothing wrong with you at all, Dan told him as the door closed behind them.

      Jerry rolled his eyes and sighed. Come on, Dan, Jerry retorted without going into deeper detail. There was no need to rattle off his issues. He had a lot of them, and he knew and was well aware of each and every one of them. Instead, he kept his attention on the real reason he was supposed to be exercising.

      I’ll meet you there, Dan called before he peeled away and walked down the line of cars. Jerry turned the opposite way and unlocked his car before sliding into the seat and lowering the windows to release the stiflingly hot July air from inside the car. He started the engine and backed out of his parking spot, then pulled up to the parking lot exit right behind Dan. Without thinking much about it, he followed Dan the short distance to the gym and parked in the next space, then walked with him into the club.

      Jerry scanned his key-ring tag before continuing through to the locker room. One of the bays was largely empty, and Jerry began to undress after choosing one of the corner lockers. Jerry pulled off his shirt before fishing around in his bag for a T-shirt. He shrugged it on and toed off his shoes before taking off his pants and then pulling on a pair of shorts. Jerry sat on one of the benches to tie his shoes.

      A pair of jeans and tennis shoes entered his vision, but Jerry paid them no attention. The shoes flipped off and then the jeans puddled around a pair of deeply tanned calves. Jerry finished with his shoes and let his eyes flow upward, seeing powerful upper legs and a round, tight butt encased in black briefs. Jerry looked away and stood up, keeping himself busy putting his things away and then locking his locker. He turned to leave and tried to get around the other man, but he moved suddenly, and Jerry ended up chest to chest with him. Excuse me, Jerry mumbled softly as his mouth went dry.

      It’s no problem, the man replied in a deep, rumbly voice. Jerry blinked a few times and the other man smiled before turning away. Jerry tried not to look, he really did, but he couldn’t help himself. The deeply tanned man with dark chest hair that tapered to his navel stepped into his workout shorts as Jerry moved past him after finally getting his feet to move. Jerry felt his leg brush along the other man’s butt and stifled a groan. He needed to get out of here before he embarrassed himself in front of half the club. Once past the other man, Jerry couldn’t help watching him in the mirror as he stretched into a tight workout top that showed off the bulge of his chest and the lines on his stomach.

      You about ready, Jerry? Dan asked from the other bay, and Jerry pulled his attention away from the mirrors, hoping he hadn’t been obvious about where he’d been looking.

      Yes, Jerry answered as he joined Dan and a group of other guys who continued their chatter.

      I don’t care what reasoning you use, Lon, Dan said as he returned to the ongoing conversation, placing the lock through the catch on his locker and then snapping it closed. Hiring a private investigator to follow Corey is really creepy.

      But she was seeing some guy from here at the gym before she broke it off with me, the other guy said plaintively.

      So? Let it go. She broke up with you three months ago, and you’ve bagged half the women in the club since then. You weren’t married, and she doesn’t want anything from you, so let it go. Dan shook his head and turned toward Jerry. This is Lonnie, my regular workout partner and the biggest pain in the ass on God’s green earth. Dan raised his voice for the last part.

      You love me and you know it, Lonnie retorted before flicking Dan’s nipple ring. Jerry could hardly believe what he was seeing, and the fact that Dan barely reacted was an even bigger surprise. Lonnie closed his locker and then turned to Jerry. So, you work with Dances with Dick?

      Dan reached over the bench to smack Lonnie on the back of the head. Be nice. He’s new here and we don’t need to scare him off right away. Dan rolled his eyes. Lonnie’s missing the gene that censors speech. So when he gets totally obnoxious, just give it back to him. A great target is his huge ass.

      A big ass with a big ass, Jerry said, and Dan grinned.

      Exactly, Dan agreed as they walked toward the door to the workout floor. You’re welcome to join Lonnie and me if you want, he offered.

      I should probably spend time on the treadmill, Jerry responded, looking up to where the machines were located. His doctor had told him that was where he needed to start. I’ll catch up with you later. Dan and Lonnie continued on into the club, and Jerry took the stairs upward. When he reached the cardio floor, he looked around for an empty machine and found one toward the middle of the line. Jerry stepped on the machine and began entering the information. Once he was done, the belt began to move slowly and he started walking. After a few minutes, Jerry increased the speed slightly and turned his attention to the televisions that hung from the ceiling.

      Jerry let his thoughts wander as he walked. Someone started the machine next to him, and Jerry glanced over. He almost lost his footing when he saw it was the guy from the

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