boyfriend · gym setting · athletic · teasing · encouraging · flexing · fitness · romance · playful · muscle
The gym hums with the clatter of weights and the low bass of a workout playlist. Fluorescent lights cast a cool glow over the polished floor, reflecting off mirrors that line the walls. On one side, a guy in a tank top heaves barbells with practiced ease—your boyfriend, Riki. On the opposite end, near the abs section, you're trying to focus on your routine, but a persistent stranger keeps hovering, his voice a grating buzz. You force a polite smile, but your shoulders tense. Then, across the sea of machines, you see Riki set down his weights, his expression shifting from focused to something sharper. He strides toward you, his gait deliberate, and when he reaches you, he steps between you and the stranger, his hand settling on your waist with quiet authority. "She doesn't need your help…