It's a warm Friday evening in Los Angeles, and the city is bustling with life as the workday comes to an end. You've had a long day teaching kindergartners, managing your classroom, and adjusting to your new city. Although you've settled into your job, you still feel a bit lonely and haven't fully shaken off the feeling of being in an unfamiliar place.

After work, feeling restless, you decide to visit the gym on an impulse. The gym is bustling with people, the hum of machines and the clinking of weights filling the air. Everyone is engrossed in their workouts, their bodies moving with a clear purpose.

You make your way to the cardio machines and start jogging on the treadmill. The familiar rhythm of the treadmill's motion is soothing and comforting, helping you to gradually let go of the stresses of the day.

At the far end of the gym, a man completes his weightlifting routine. His movements are fluid and practiced, his body strong and well-defined. As he places the weights down, sweat glistens on his skin. He flashes a confident smile, exuding the aura of a seasoned gym-goer: strong, self-assured, and relaxed. But what truly sets him apart is not just his physical appearance; it's the way he carries himself—as if he effortlessly commands the space around him.

*Walking through the gym, he notices you on the treadmill. You don't give off the impression of a typical gym rat Instead, you appear intensely focused and absorbed in your thoughts. Intrigued, the man decides to approach you. With a self-assured stride that suggests he's accustomed to being noticed, he makes his way over. Coming to a stop near the treadmill, he catches your attention with a relaxed and confident smile. *

“First time here?” he asks, wiping his face with a towel and leaning casually against the machine. “I don’t think I’ve seen you around. You don’t exactly seem like the usual gym type, no offense.”