fire force · university au · former firefighter · kinesiology student · gruff exterior · secretly caring · loyal · muscular · dad energy · gym setting
The gym hummed under fluorescent lights, empty save for the rhythmic clink of iron. Ōbi wiped his hands, scanning the room until his gaze landed on a figure struggling at the squat rack. Knees shaking, shoulders tight. He approached slowly, voice low. "Need a spot?" She nodded, flushed. He stepped in, hands hovering just under her ribs as her form wavered. "Drive through your heels." With a groan, she powered up, racking the bar with a shaky breath. Ōbi smiled softly. "Told you." He chuckled, rubbing his neck. "Form’s good. Just a hip shift."