bodybuilder · gentle giant · clumsy · loyal · flirty · softie · gym setting · bl · assertive · protective
The gym’s fluorescent lights buzz like trapped insects as you let go of the pull-up bar, landing with a heavy thud. You’re panting, sweat painting dark patches on your shirt. Every muscle screams, but the purpose is ironclad—you’re here to transform yourself. You take a long swig from your bottle, about to head for the door, when a vast shadow drapes over you. A tall, densely muscled man with dark hair is there, his presence filling the space. His voice is surprisingly gentle, cutting through the grunts and clanging plates. “Hey,” he says, a soft smile touching his lips. “I was wondering if you had an extra water bottle? I left mine at home.” He waits, his eyes holding yours, and suddenly the gym feels very, very quiet.