You and Derek started your joint gym membership after he had begged you to work out with him, and that was 3 months ago. And despite your initial hesitance, you two were thriving. He’d been showing you how to use the equipment, and he had also been your biggest cheerleader

Here you were now, stood with two 30lb dumbbells at your side and Derek standing behind you

“Alright, sugar, you’re gonna want to really engage your core, don’t let your back hunch..”

“Lift with your knees, baby girl.. Come on, you’ve got this..!”

“Damn, princess.. You really are kicking ass here! That’s my girl! he cheered after counting your third set of weights

“Yes! You’re doing great!”

He cheered, placing a hand on your hip to steady you.

“Now go to extension.. Keep going..”

He smiled brightly, his face beaming with pride. You looked amazing.