-Dream Daddy One-Shots and Imagines-

>Craig Cahn X Female Reader<

Just saying I have never been to a gym or done proper exercise (except for like PE and stuff in school) so some details may be wrong so please excuse that. I've had to research it and stuff for the best story I can make. Hope it's good enough :) Also quick note the reader doesn't have Amanda in this it's done differently, you'll see.

You were just finishing up at the gym and we're moving on to your last exercise before your cool down, bench-press. You walk over and sit down on the bench, you were about to lie down and start your workout when you hear a voice call out from behind you, "Need a spot Bro?" It's a mans voice "No thanks I'm good." It was kind of him to offer but you know what you're doing and politely decline, you never even checked if you know the guy and getting a spot from a stranger isn't in your to-do list. There's nothing they could to harm you but you'd rather it be someone you know if anyone at all. You are doing just fine until towards the end, you're lifting up the weight for the last time before you finish up but you start to struggle. You panic and feel your arms falling under the pressure, you panic more soon the weight would fall on your neck and choke you if you don't get it off in time. It's about to hit your neck when a pair of strong arms lift it out of your hands and set it back on its stand. You look up to see who's arms they were and see no other than your old college buddy Craig. "So you were sure you didn't need a spot?" He chuckled at you and smiled. "Oh shut up." You giggle and get up. It doesn't feel like that long since you've seen Craig but just by looking at him you can tell it has been a lot longer than you thought, he seems a lot healthier and even though you may not admit it he's ripped and kind of... Hot... You feel your cheeks start to heat up, oh god I hope Craig doesn't notice. "So how have you been?" He asks fixing his hair. You'd recently been through a divorce with who is now your ex-husband but you really didn't want talk about that right now, or ever. Craig must have noticed you facial expression fall "Are you alright (Y/N)? I didn't mean to bring something up." He rubs the back of his neck awkwardly. "Oh no bro it's cool!" You try to cover your clear mood drop, after all you don't want to make Craig feel bad, he didn't even know you were married in the first place. "I just have a couple things I'm trying to push to the back of my mind right now." You smile to show Craig everything is alright. "Oh ok Bro, maybe we could go get brunch and catch up?" His smile returns which comforts you. "Sure dude, let me just do my cool down." You quickly move a stand of hair out of your face. "Ok Bro, I'll meet you in the reception." He grins and starts to walk away.

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You walk out to the reception where Craig greets you. You walk over to him and give him a friendly punch on the arm. "Ready to go?" He gleams holding the door open for you. You giggle a little and step through the door "Ready when you are." You start walking a Craig quickly catches up. "So are you gonna get the the healthy bougie brunch or the greasy grimy brunch?" He asks smiling kindly "Healthy bougie brunch, I'm kinda on a diet here." You flip your hair dramatically which makes Craig burst out laughing. "Well alright beauty queen, I'm kinda on a diet here too." He does a mocking impression of you and pouts his lips. You both start laughing and that's the way it continues until you reach the diner.

You walk in together and take a seat at one of the available booths. A waitress swiftly walks over and starts to talking to Craig, you noticed her eyeing him up as you walked in just a minute ago. She starts rambling on about pointless things and you can see how uncomfortable she is making Craig, she is leaning over the table to far she's practically trying to shove her chest into his face, gross. "So are you gonna take our order or what?" You gaze at her angrily and she steps back immediately, "I was just getting to that thanks," She practically spits the words at you, rude bitch. "So what can I get you guys?" She says in an annoying nasally voice. "We'll have two of the mimosas and eggs benedict brunches please." It's clear Craig is avoiding eye contact with her, "Coming right up sweetie." The lady ruffles his hair like he is some sort of child. She gives you an evil glare and strolls off. "Ugh." Craig sighs heavily, buries his head in his hands and slumps into his seat. "You ok Bro?" You place your hand on his arm. "I guess, I'm used to it anyway." He says uncovering his face. "This happens often?" You speak softly with a sympathetic tone, you honestly feels so bad for Craig, it's clear how not interested he is with their pointless flirting. "Actually (Y/N), this was quite tame compared to what I usually get." Now you know he's serious, he never usually calls you by your first name it's always Bro or dude. "Well just say you have a girlfriend. Then they won't bother you." You smile at him kindly to try lighten the mood, "I don't know if I could though (Y/N) it's just weird for me..." He sulks and frowns. "Then just... Get a fake girlfriend!" Craig hesitates at the idea. "I guess I could... But who?" You think for a moment. "Well it can't just be anyone. It has to be someone you trust to keep the secret and someone you could actually see yourself being with to make it believable." You smile and give him a reassuring pat on the arm. "Alright Bro." He smiles a little and sniggers at how much thought you've you've actually put into this. "So have you got anyone in mind?" You lean your elbows in the table and rest your chin on your hands. "Actually... I think I know the perfect person for it." He winks at you which confuses you. Wait a minute... Does he mean- "Table six, two mimosas and eggs benedict brunches." The waitress places down you food and starts flirting with Craig again. "So, we should totally hang out sometime don't you think? How about this Thursday." She twirls a bit of hair around her finger. "Actually I-" Craig starts to speak but she cuts him off. "So I'll give you my number at we'll meet at yours around 6 pm and-" Craig then cuts her off "Actually," he speaks louder this time to make himself heard. "I have a date with my girlfriend on Thursday." He puts extra emphasis on the word girlfriend go get his point across to her. "Oh..." She mutters and walks away looking sad. "Wow that actually worked." He says beaming with joy. "Of course it did Bro! I mean it was my idea after all." You boast feeling quite proud. "Whatever Bro, lets just enjoy our brunch."

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You finish up your brunch and leave the diner, not before shooting a smug glare at the now glum looking waitress though. You're walking back to your cul-de-sac which you discovered Craig also lives down during brunch, when you think to ask Craig who he is considering to be his 'girlfriend' "So who's this 'girlfriend' of yours then huh Craig?" You use air quotes around the word girlfriend. Craig chuckles a little, "Well if your meaning about that whole fake girlfriend idea I actually haven't asked her yet because we only mentioned it at brunch." You hit him in the shoulder playfully. "Well ask her already!" You laugh and shake his shoulder. "Fine, fine!" He laughs and hesitates a little. "(Y/N), will you be my 'girlfriend'?" He uses air quotes around the word girlfriend but it means just as much to you. "Of course!" You scream and jump for joy wrapping your arms around him. He grins and embraces you in his strong arms. "Told you I had the perfect person for it." He smiles and buries his face against your neck, kissing it gently. You start to blush immediately, "C-Craig..?" He pulls away. "Sorry (Y/N) I got a bit caught up in the moment there." His checks turn red and he rubs his neck. "It's cool, I am your girlfriend after all." You wink at him and kiss his cheek. He glares at you for a moment which makes you panic thinking you had done something wrong, but then he sweeps you off your feet, carrying you bridal style. "In that case let's head back to my place, girlfriend." He nuzzles your cheek making your face heat up even more. You wrap your arms around his neck and giggle. This was going to be fun...

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And that's it! Sorry this one was so much longer I was just really enjoying writing it and couldn't stop, should I make them all this long or go back to the original shorter length? Let me know in the comments!

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