101 Push-ups ✧ Tyrus

1 ✧ 100 Push-ups, huh?

It was a brisk Saturday morning, and TJ decided to spend it at the gym. Running into Buffy was a mere coincidence. The two acknowledged each other, but didn't talk much, as the only things they had in common were basketball and Cyrus Goodman.

There were no longer any grudges between them, but their friendship didn't really exist outside of the time they spent with Cyrus.

TJ was quick to begin his workout. He stretched hastily before jumping right into what he considered, the 'good stuff'. His favorite machine was occupied so he opted to do push‐ups as he waited.

"1... 2... 3..." TJ counted his push-ups aloud staying quiet enough not to distract anyone around him. All was well until a certain brown‐eyed boy entered the gym and caught TJ off guard.

Feeling overwhelmed by Cyrus' sudden presence, TJ discontinued his counting. His face was radiant as he watched Cyrus scan the gym, presumably for Buffy. When Cyrus's gaze came close to his own, TJ figured he should stop staring. Before he was caught, he shifted his eyes back to the ground.
Out of the corner of his eye, he could tell that Cyrus had noticed him. Instead of greeting him, TJ felt compelled to continue doing push-ups. He began counting at a much higher number, and projected so Cyrus would hear, "...98...99...100, and done!"

He hopped up and acknowledged Cyrus' presence as if he wasn't aware of his arrival, "Oh, hey Cyrus! I didn't see you walk in. How are you?" Buffy rolled her eyes from across the gym as she watched this whole event.

"Hey, Teej! I'm good, how about you?" asked the brunette, oblivious to Buffy's eye-roll.

"Oh, I'm also good. Gotta love exercising, am I right?" TJ mentally slapped himself for that one.
"Yeah, you know I love to exercise," Cyrus uttered hesitantly. TJ gave him a funny look.

"I guess I'm not fooling anyone with that." Both boys laughed.

Even Buffy let out a chuckle as she walked to her duffel bag, which caused the two to look over at her. She realized that her not-so-stealthy observation of the two boys had been exposed, so she spoke up.

"100 push-ups, huh?" She raised an eyebrow in disbelief.

TJ tried to ignore her suspicious expression and responded, "Oh, um... uh yeah." TJ quickly glanced over to Cyrus, and was delighted to find that he had occupied himself by making faces in the mirror. When his gaze returned to Buffy, he found that the knowing grin across her face remained. Nevertheless, he composed himself and continued, "Why? Can't you do 100 push-ups, Driscoll?" He asked as he walked over to his own duffle bag.

"I most certainly can, Kippen. Can you?" Buffy smirked. TJ hoped that Buffy wasn't implying what he thought she was.
Before he could respond, Cyrus walked over and asked, "You ready, Buffy?" The girl smirked, nodding and turning on her heels.

• • •

There was a comfortable silence between Cyrus and Buffy as they made their way to Andi's house. Cyrus was thoroughly enjoying the peace and quiet. He looked over and noticed the deep-in-thought expression on Buffy's face. He knew that this meant she had a question on her mind, and when Buffy had a question on her mind, she would ask it. He sighed and braced himself for the silence to be broken. They had almost arrived when Buffy blurted out, "So you and TJ...?"

He shot her a confused look. "What do you mean?"

"Nothing. Nevermind." She quickly replied.

Cyrus realized that they were approaching Andi's front door. Buffy walked up and knocked, and the door swung open before her hand could even hit the door for the second time.

"Hey guys!" exclaimed Andi. She ushered everyone inside and the trio made their way to Andi's room. The room wasn't big by any means, but the art pieces scattered about really helped to make it feel like home.
Andi and Cyrus made themselves comfortable on Andi's bed before Buffy spoke up, "Mind if I go change? I'm still in my gym clothes."

"Oh, I could've waited for you if you needed to go in the locker room."

"No, it's fine. I try to avoid public gym locker rooms. They just feel so... unsanitary. You know?" A look of disgust took over her face.

"No I do not know. Not being an athlete has many perks." Cyrus and Andi looked at each other and bumped shoulders. Buffy rolled her eyes
"Do you wanna rinse off too?" asked Andi.
"If it's not asking too much."
"I think it'd be for the best of us all." Cyrus teased while fanning the air.
Buffy feigned offense and stuck out her tongue, causing her friends to laugh.

"You guys can pick the movie. I'll be right back."

"Alright. Just don't touch anything that looks expensive. I do not want to have another family meeting about shower products." Andi looked into the distance as if she was having war flashbacks.

"Okay...?" Said Buffy as she headed toward the bathroom.

"Family meeting about shower products...?" Cyrus was both confused and intrigued.

"It's not a fun story." Cyrus dropped the subject after that.

"So... what movie do you want to watch?" Andi asked, standing up to grab her laptop. Cyrus shrugged, but was then hit with an idea.

"Oooooh um, I haven't seen To All The Boys I've Loved Before yet."

"Okay. That's an unexpected choice for you, Cyrus- oh wait! Does it have anything to do with Noah Centineo?" Andi asked with a mischievous smirk.

"No! I heard it has great representation, and I've read many positive reviews!"
Andi's facial expression showed that she was unconvinced. "But yes, Noah Centineo is easy on the eyes."

"AHA! I knew it" They both giggled.

"It's okay to have an ulterior motive sometimes! Don't bully me!"

Andi stuck out her tongue and turned her head back to her laptop to search for Cyrus' requested movie.

Soon after this, Buffy reappeared behind them. "Hey guys, I'm ba- is that To All The Boys I've Loved Before? Oh my gosh, this is why we shouldn't let Andi choose the movie. We are gonna end up watching every rom-com on Netfli-."

"Actually... Cyrus chose the movie."

Buffy's jaw dropped. "What?! And it's not a nature documentary?" She teasingly nudged Cyrus', shoulder. "I am shocked." Buffy's eyes shifted to the laptop, and soon after, a look of realization spread across her face. "Is it because of Noah Centi-"

"Nooo! Can't a boy just like a movie for it's plot?"

"Cyrus, you just told me you've never seen the movie."

"I have seen the commercials."

"Yeah, the ones with Noah-"

"And we are starting the movie!" He quickly reached over and hit the play button. Both girls let out a giggle. Today was a good day, Cyrus decided.

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