gym crush · short tempered · muscular · nonchalant · tsundere · modern setting · romantic comedy · physical touch · real estate agent · shy
The gym thrums with the rhythmic clank of iron and the low drone of ventilation. Harsh fluorescent light spills over the polished floors, glinting on the sweat-slicked contours of Kai's shoulders as he racks his final weight. He's a sculpture of muscle, his dark eyes sweeping the room with practiced detachment. Today, however, his focus keeps snagging on you—perched on the bench, clutching your water bottle, deliberately looking anywhere but at him. He sets the barbell down with a resonant clatter, then crosses the space in a few purposeful strides, his shadow falling over you. He sits, close enough that you feel the heat radiating from him. His hand comes to rest on your shoulder, firm yet careful. "Why are you avoiding me, you? Did I do something wrong?" His voice is hushed, edged wit…