“It’s so beautiful.” Ezza sighed. She leaned her head on Cameron’s shoulder.

“It’s not bad, if you think this is beautiful remind me to introduce you to some of Earths greatest musicians.” Cameron said smiling at her.

They had come to the Square to spend the evening together since Akira had to work the night shift. They were currently watching Sonny Schulte play the violin. As far Ezza could tell he had great talent. Cameron seemed to have more discerning tastes, or at least he claimed to; Ezza saw him enjoying himself though.

Zas was out for the night, and even though Ezza was 99% sure she had taken care of it; she kept a running wish that he wasn’t with Penny. After all, Penny had come over and they had made up.

“Alright, you wanted to know about the gym right? Let’s get to it.” Cameron said leading Ezza towards Up Town and the gym. Ezza smiled, she did want to know about the gym.

She was still getting dizzy spells, and had gained a few pounds and the daily yoga she was doing didn’t seem to be helping at all. So she had asked Cameron for a place to do a heavier work out.

 

Inside Cameron stretched out his arms encompassing the whole of the main floor of the gym. 

“I think treadmills should be where we start. Then we can also talk.” He started heading for two machines side by side. Ezza followed and listened as Cameron explained how they worked.

“So, why are we here Pretty Baby?” Cameron asked once they had started.

“I’m gaining weight. I’m sure it’s stress, but I just feel chunky. Plus now that I’ve gotten Penny out of the way, I need to keep my self…healthier.” She finished. She was getting a little winded. How far had she let herself slide? She had been well within optimal health standards before crashing on Earth. 

 

“Ah, now we get to the good part. You owe me an explanation.” Cameron said with a grin.

Ezza’s smile spread across her face in answer. Then she told him all about her night with Zas, and then following talk with Penny a few days before, and then how they made up. Cameron made all the appropriate noises and gasps, then asked a few questions about her night with Zas. Finally the topic swung around to what Ezza wanted to know.

“What about you and Akira? How are you guys doing? Are you alright?” Ezza fired at Cameron all at once. Cameron grimaced. 

“I don’t know. I love him you know? I also don’t think it’s enough anymore. Maybe it never was.” Cameron said quietly. They chatted about it for a bit, then a woman came over and started yelling at Ezza to stop wussing out with her work out. Cameron took that as his cue to leave since he didn’t like being told what to do. Ezza gave him a pleading look, but Cameron left her in the care of Shanaya. Once that trainer got started, she didn’t quit.

 

Cameron rinsed his hair in the gym showers, as he thought about what to do next. Ezza had a habit of straight shooting, and hitting hard while she did so. Wiping water out of his face, he tried to firm up his resolve. After all Akira had chosen this, he was just finalizing it.