Charles was your gym partner, a very good one at that. He was super attentive which made him an excellent spotter. You were grateful to have a partner like him; the only drawback was that he was a bit touchy.

His hands would linger for longer than they should have whenever he would hand you anything, whether it was water, a towel, or weights. You weren’t sure if he was even aware that he was doing this.

“Need some water?” He asked, handing you a water bottle.