gym buddies •r

3. form

"Well, look at you."

You look up from your phone at the sound of Mikasa's voice coming from the elevator. You were waiting for it to come down to your floor and she happened to be going down at the same time. Eyes widening at the sight of her, "Um, I could say the same thing about you, missy," you tease back.

Mikasa really did look stunning, she looked like you've never seen her before. She stood in a body-hugging little black dress, the length of it reaching just above her knee but a slit on the left side rose high up her thigh. Off the shoulder long sleeves, showing off her smooth collar bones and shoulders, and some red heels to wrap it all up. She looked fucking incredible, and wait- was that lipgloss on her lips? "My gosh, Mika," you breathe out, stepping into the elevator next to her. "Where the hell is he taking you tonight?"

She blushes slightly, but a smile curves onto her soft face. "I'm not sure yet," she murmurs, fingers playing with a strand of her hair, "Eren said it was a surprise, but to 'look hot.'" You laugh and nod, "Well, you certainly followed his directions."

It was kind of bittersweet seeing her at this time. Just three weeks ago you would have been leaving with her for the gym right now, but instead she's going on a date. You would be lying if you said you didn't miss seeing Mikasa so often, but you knew she was happier with her new routine, and honestly you were too.

Her comment on your outfit was justified too. It was time to go meet Reiner at the gym, and over the past two weeks, you've gained the confidence to rock the sports bra and leggings combo, no more big tee shirts for you to hide under. "Like I said, you look great yourself," Mikasa stated again, nudging your elbow with hers as you descended down to the ground floor. You thank her, pulling down your sports bra little bit for comfort. "You still meeting up with that one guy?" she asks, and your heart skips a beat "Y-Yeah, I am, actually," you say, looking down at your feet but a small grin on your face. "Been working out with him for about two weeks now."

Mikasa hums, "You like him, don't you?"

You become overly defensive but red in the face. "I do not, he's just a really good coach and...a really nice guy," you excuse, not only telling her this but yourself. Mikasa giggles a little bit as the doors open up and you both step into the lobby of the complex. "No reason to hid it, it's okay that you have a crush," she reassures you, smiling a genuine smile at you. Knowing that Mikasa wouldn't believe any upcoming denials you might present, you just sigh, defeated. Walking out the doors into the parking lot, Mikasa looks at you more seriously, "You told me to make my move, now look where I am. Now you have to make yours, okay?"

You're surprised by her request, but you nod anyway and tell you you'd try your best. You say your goodbyes and tell one another to drive safely.

Getting into your car, you push the word Mikasa said out of your mind: "crush." There's no crush going on here, you tell yourself, Reiner's just helping you out. Sure, he's been nothing but nice to you, putting your weights away and wiping down machines after you and filling up your water for you. Sure, he smiles at you a lot and you smile at him too. Sure, his body is absolutely insane. Sure, his face is one of the most handsomest ones you've ever seen in your life, you never knew a nose could be so attractive. Sure, you love looking into his eyes. Sure, his muscular arms look carved out of stone, so smooth and intricate. Sure, you'd love it if he put them around you. Sure, you'd love it if he turned you around and bent you ov-.

Oh, God. You like Reiner. You like Reiner a lot.

Groaning out loud, you turn the ignition and blare your music, hoping to drown out the thoughts in your head. Truth was, you couldn't get him out of your head these past two weeks. You would replay your sessions with him in your mind over and over again, butterflies fluttering in your stomach while doing so. You two did just meet but there was no doubt that you started opening up to each other little by little. During one of your cool down walks last week, he asked some questions to get to know you a little more.