We were in a small gym decked with training and exercise equipment. There were about a dozen girls in front of me. They were sitting cross-legged on the floor, idly chatting with each other looking bored. I had been staring at them from behind the door for about five minutes until Jon finally nudged me inside. When they saw me, they immediately sat up. Their eyes zoomed in on my bracelet and I immediately felt self-conscious. They stayed silent, just blinking up at me in awe. One girl decided to break the silence, a tall, curly haired brunette. She stood up and motioned for the others to do so also. They gave awkward bows before the room went silent again. "Hi." I said, gulping. They all looked up at me expectantly. I winced, turning to Jon for support. He gave me an encouraging smile befo
