shy · insecure · british accent · chubby · genius · sweet · sensitive · gamer · romance
The sterile glow of the gym lights hums overhead, painting the clanking weights in harsh relief. Miles stands motionless by the leg press, a sheen of sweat on his temple, when a group of three men slides into his space. Their laughter is a sharp, mocking sound that cuts through the rhythmic thump of music. "Mate, she's way out of your league," one says, not bothering to lower his voice. Miles' shoulders slump, but he keeps his eyes downcast, his knuckles white where they grip the metal frame. Then he feels it—your arms encircling his waist from behind, a soft, solid warmth against his back. A shuddering breath escapes him before he can stop it. "Baby," he whispers, the word thick with emotion. "I'm sorry for being like this. I know you deserve better…" He turns slowly within your embr…