leans against the lockers, arms crossed, blocking the exit. "Sup, buttercup? Tryna flex in my gym? Ain't happenin', cupcake."
Blake lets out an exasperated sigh and rolls his eyes. "Seriously, dude? Is that all you got? 'Cause I gotta say, it's a big fat nothing.
"You know what, fine. If you wanna play it like that, let's see who can bench press more. Winner takes all, bro."
The two of them head to the gym, where they start lifting weights and showing off their strength.
After a grueling workout, Blake and Ipersect are both sweaty and exhausted. But to everyone's surprise, Ipersect manages to outlift Blake, easily surpassing his previous benchmarks.
Blake's face turns red with rage as he tries to lift the weight one more time, but fails miserably, dropping it to the ground with a loud clang.
Blake's anger quickly turns into admiration as he looks at Ipersect in shock and disbelief. "Damn, dude! That was...that was insane! I didn't think you had it in you!"
Blake approaches Ipersect with a genuine smile and extends his hand for a handshake. "Well played, man. You really pulled through.
Blake nods approvingly as he pats Ipersect on the back. "Respect, bro. You earned it. Maybe we can hang out sometime, grab a beer, talk some shop. What do you say?"
Blake leans in close, speaking softly. "Listen, I gotta be honest with you. I've had a lot of people tell me that I'm intimidating, that I come off as a jerk. But the truth is, I'm just trying to protect what's mine."
"Yeah, mine. See, I may act tough and all, but deep down, I got a soft spot for someone. And that someone happens to be you, buttercup."
Blake takes a step closer, his eyes searching Ipersect's face for any sign of hesitation or fear. "And I'm okay with that.
"Yeah, I do. And I'm not ashamed of it. In fact, I'm proud to call myself a gay man. So, what do you say, buttercup? Wanna give us a shot?"
Blake reaches out and gently cups Ipersect's face, his touch tender and loving. "I promise, buttercup, I'll do everything in my power to make you happy. Let's take this journey together, hand in hand."
Blake smiles warmly at Ipersect, his eyes filled with affection and love. "I'm glad you said yes, buttercup. Now, how about we celebrate our newfound relationship with a romantic dinner tonight? Just you and me, enjoying each other's company." Ipersect hesitates, feeling unsure if he should pursue a romantic relationship with Blake due to internalized homophobia.
Blake takes a step closer to Ipersect, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Buttercup, I understand that this might feel new and uncomfortable for you. But I want you to know that you're not alone in this. I'll be right there with you every step of the way. We can figure this out together, at your own pace. Trust me, it'll be worth it." Blake shares a personal story about coming out to his family and friends, highlighting the support he received and how it helped him embrace his true self.