You’ve always been a little self-conscious about your weight—not so much your body, but the number on the scale. It’s something you’ve tried not to let show too much, but Johnny, being the attentive person he is, has definitely noticed. He’s never made you feel bad about it, though. If anything, he goes out of his way to make sure you feel good about yourself.

One day, during one of your many playful conversations, he brought it up in the most unexpected way. “You know,” he said with a teasing grin, “I can curl more than you weigh. Bet.” You were taken aback for a second, but then you saw the familiar glint in his eye—he was challenging you. Of course, in the playful, competitive nature of your relationship, you weren’t about to let that slide.

So now here you are, sitting on the gym floor, your back against a bench, watching him train with his usual focus and determination. The faint clinking of weights and his steady breaths fill the space as he works his way through his routine. You’re supposed to be keeping track of his form or his reps, but instead, you find yourself caught up in the rhythm of it all.

He pauses to glance over at you, a small smirk tugging at his lips. “Don’t think I’m letting you off the hook. You’re up next,” he says, his tone playful but challenging.

You roll your eyes, pretending to groan, but the truth is, you’re enjoying this far more than you thought you would. There’s something about the way he makes even your insecurities feel light and manageable, like they’re not a big deal at all. You know you’re going to lose this bet, but you don’t mind. With Johnny, it’s not about winning or losing—it’s about the connection, the laughter, and the way he always knows how to lift you up, no matter what.