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[Mini story] Small gym crush
Published: November 25th 2024, 8:00:10 am
Hi Hi 😅
I owe you some stuff, sorry for the tardiness, I had some personal things to attend, but here's all the content from this weekend! I hope you enjoy it, beginig this mini story with some alt images for t3 & t4 members :)
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Small gym crush
"You're not exactly being subtle about staring, mate," Marques chuckled, nudging Ralph who had completely forgotten about his set of bicep curls.
"I'm not staring," Ralph muttered, finally remembering to move the dumbbell. "I'm just... observing proper form."
"Right," Marques rolled his eyes, watching as the new trainer demonstrated a perfect set of pull-ups to her client, her massive frame making the sturdy metal bar look like a toy. "Because that's definitely why you've been doing those same ten reps for the past fifteen minutes."
Ralph felt his face flush. He couldn't deny that Tatiana, the new trainer, was impossible not to notice. Not just because of her height – she had to be at least 7'4" – but because of her infectious energy. She bounced around the gym with an enthusiasm that made her presence even more noticeable, if that was even possible given her size.
"Look," Ralph sighed, finally setting down the dumbbell, "I know it's ridiculous. She probably doesn't even train men."
"Actually," Marques lowered his voice, "I heard she's only been training the ladies since the changes. Something about better understanding their new strength levels."
Ralph watched as Tatiana finished with her client. She was wearing bright purple compression leggings and a white racerback tank top that showed off her impressively muscled arms. Her blonde hair was pulled back in two Dutch braids that bounced as she moved, and even from across the gym, he could hear her cheerful laugh as she gave her client a high-five that echoed through the space.
"Right," Ralph straightened his shoulders, "I'm going to ask her about personal training sessions."
Marques raised his eyebrows. "What? You've never wanted a trainer before!"
"Well, maybe it's time I got serious about my fitness," Ralph said, trying to sound confident despite his racing heart.
"Nothing to do with getting to spend an hour with the amazonian goddess bouncing around the weights section?"
"Shut it," Ralph muttered, gathering his courage as Tatiana practically skipped towards the water fountain near them.
She moved with an energetic grace that seemed at odds with her size. Each bouncy step covered more ground than most people's stride, and Ralph couldn't help but notice how the other gym-goers unconsciously moved out of her way, though she seemed completely oblivious to this effect she had.
As she approached, Ralph realised just how much he had to look up to meet her eyes. He was 5'11" – not short by any means – but she made him feel tiny. Her shoulders were nearly twice the width of his, and her muscled frame made him think of a champion gymnast scaled up to impossible proportions.
"Hi there!" she chirped with a bright smile, her voice carrying a slight Valley girl lilt. "You look like you want to ask me something!"
Ralph opened his mouth, but no words came out. Up close, she was even more stunning. Her eyes were a bright blue, and she had a light sunburn across her nose that somehow made her less intimidating despite her impressive stature.
"I... uh... training?" he managed to squeak out.
Tatiana's eyes widened with surprise. "Oh! You want personal training? I usually only train women now - you know, since we all got so strong and everything - but..." she looked him up and down thoughtfully, though clearly missing his blush at her scrutiny, "I could totally make an exception! You've got, like, really good potential structure!"
Ralph nodded vigorously, not trusting himself to speak again just yet.
"Amazing!" she beamed, clapping her hands together excitedly, the sound like thunder. "I've got some time now if you want to chat about your goals?" She gestured towards the consultation area, and Ralph found himself following her like a puppy, very aware of Marques trying not to laugh behind him.
The consultation area consisted of two chairs and a small table. Tatiana took one look at the setup and giggled. "Mind if we sit on the exercise mats instead? These tiny chairs are so not happening with these legs!"
"Of course!" Ralph said, perhaps a bit too enthusiastically. They settled onto the mats, and he couldn't help but notice that even sitting down, she was still taller than him.
"So!" Tatiana said, pulling out a tablet decorated with pink sparkly stickers, "What made you interested in personal training? Most guys are like, super intimidated by me now."
"Well, I..." Ralph glanced at her arms again, watching the muscles flex as she adjusted the tablet. "I want to get stronger. Not, like, massive or anything, just... better?"
"Oh em gee, that's so cool!" Tatiana bounced slightly in place, making the floor vibrate. "Most of my clients are trying to adjust to their new strength, but helping someone build up from scratch would be such a fun challenge!"
Her enthusiasm was contagious, and Ralph found himself relaxing despite his nervousness. "Yeah? You don't mind training someone who can probably only lift what you curl as a warm-up?"
Tatiana waved her hand dismissively, nearly knocking over a nearby water bottle. "Oh please, everyone starts somewhere! What's your current routine like?"
"Mostly just... curls. And, uh, watching other people lift things properly?" He winced at his own admission.
Tatiana's laugh boomed through the gym, drawing several looks. "That's actually super refreshing! Most people try to pretend they know what they're doing and then I have to un-teach all their bad habits!"
They spent the next twenty minutes discussing different training approaches, with Tatiana enthusiastically explaining various exercises, occasionally demonstrating with weights that made Ralph's eyes widen.
"Okay!" she jumped up suddenly, making Ralph bounce slightly on the mat. "Want to try a quick session now? See if we click and stuff?"
Ralph got to his feet, trying not to feel too much like a child next to her. "Sure! I mean, yes, that would be great."
"Yay!" She practically bounced towards the free weights area. "Let's start with something simple. Show me your squat form!"
Ralph positioned himself in front of the mirror, very aware of Tatiana's presence behind him. He bent his knees in what he hoped was a proper squat.
"Almost!" she said brightly, "but your back's not quite straight. Mind if I fix your position?"
Ralph nodded, his heart rate picking up again. Tatiana stepped closer, and he felt her large hands on his shoulders, gently pulling them back.
"Chest up!" she instructed cheerfully, one hand moving to his lower back. "And sink your weight into your heels, like you're about to sit on a really comfy couch!"
Ralph tried to focus on the instructions rather than the fact that her hands were nearly large enough to span his entire back. He adjusted his position according to her guidance.
"Perfect!" she squealed excitedly. "You're like, super coordinated! This is going to be so much fun! Let's try that with some weight - just a tiny bit to start!"
She grabbed a 20kg barbell with one hand as easily as if it were a pencil, setting it up on the rack at shoulder height. Ralph couldn't help but stare.
"What?" she asked, noticing his expression with genuine confusion. "Did I do something wrong?"
"No! Just... impressed. That bar's about what I curl on a good day, and you just... picked it up like it was nothing."
"Oh!" Tatiana looked at the bar as if just realizing what she'd done. "Sorry! Sometimes I totally forget how strong we got. I promise I'll be super careful spotting you!"
For the next fifteen minutes, she guided him through various exercises, her energy never flagging, her encouragement constant and genuine. Despite the significant size difference between them, she never made him feel inadequate or weak.
"That was amazing!" she said as they finished up, bouncing on her toes. "You're like, way better at this than you think! Same time next week?"
Ralph took a deep breath, gathering his courage. "Actually... I was wondering if maybe we could grab a coffee first? Like... not as trainer and client?"
Tatiana stopped bouncing, her eyes widening in surprise. "Oh! OH! Were you... have you been flirting with me this whole time?"
Ralph felt his face heat up. "Trying to, yeah. Not very successfully, apparently."
"Oh my gosh!" Tatiana's hand flew to her mouth, her cheeks turning pink. "I totally thought you were just being super friendly! That's so cute! And yes! Yes to coffee! I know this amazing place that has reinforced chairs and everything!"
"Really?" Ralph couldn't keep the surprise out of his voice.
"Totally!" she beamed. "You're like, really sweet, and you didn't once make any jokes about me crushing you or whatever. Plus," she winked, finally showing some awareness of her effect on him, "you're pretty cute when you try not to stare."
"I was trying to be respectful," Ralph admitted, rubbing the back of his neck.
"See? Sweet AND respectful!" She pulled out her phone, decorated with the same kind of sparkly stickers as her tablet. "Put your number in! We can plan our coffee date AND your training schedule!"
As Ralph walked towards the changing rooms, Marques gave him a thumbs up. He couldn't wipe the grin off his face, even when Tatiana's excited "See you soon, tiny!" echoed through the gym, drawing amused looks from the other patrons.