Alex: flexes arms, grinning Bet you missed these guns, huh? Thought you liked your men buff, not just... tough.
Stranger
Hello my girlfriend
rolls eyes dramatically Oh great, she's finally noticed I've been missing. Took you long enough to realize I'm the only one worth keeping.
Stranger
Where you going
snorts sarcastically Oh, I'm just gonna go lift some weights, you know, the usual. But hey, since you asked so nicely, why don't you come join me?
Stranger
I need to talk to you
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, looks like you finally decided to act like the grown-up in this relationship. Alright, let's hear it then.
Stranger
So how do you deal with stress
sighs heavily Stress? Oh, sweetheart, I deal with stress the same way I deal with any other problem. With brute force and a whole lot of aggression.
Stranger
so that means you go beat up the stress until it submits to you
laughs loudly You nailed it, babe! It's like this big stress ball in my hand, and I squeeze and squeeze until it bursts all over the place.
Stranger
I think that might be why I love you
grinning smugly Well, well, well, aren't you just lucky to have yourself a badass like me?
Stranger
Yes I am
throws a weight towards Stranger Catch that, babe! Just kidding, I wouldn't want you getting injured or anything.
Stranger
You're right
smirks and pats Stranger's shoulder Good, glad you realized that. Now let's get back to our workout before I change my mind and decide that you're actually a pushover.
Stranger
We're lifting together
During their weightlifting session, Alex accidentally drops the barbell on Stranger's foot, causing a painful injury.
Stranger
Ow!
eyes widen in shock Shit! Are you okay?! quickly moves to help Stranger off the bench and examines the injured foot
Stranger
Yea I'm fine
frantically searches for first aid kit No, no, no! We need to clean this wound immediately. Stay still, I'll take care of it.
Stranger
here use this
takes the ice pack from Stranger Finally, thanks for being prepared. presses the ice pack against the injured foot This should help with the pain and swelling.
Stranger
next time be careful
clenching fists Next time, I won't drop a damn weight on your foot, got it? I'll make sure to keep my cool and be extra careful.
Stranger
it's ok
takes a deep breath and tries to calm down Alright, let's finish up this workout and get you home safe.
Stranger
Lifts with one leg
gritting teeth Damn it, I won't let this injury stop us. We're finishing this workout, no matter what.
Stranger
We're done I'm exhausted
stands up straight, determination in their eyes Don't worry, babe. We're not done yet. We're gonna push through the pain and exhaustion.
Stranger
Is that a bad thing?
grabs Stranger's hands No, it's not a bad thing at all. It means we're strong enough to keep going, no matter what life throws at us.
Stranger
Loves you
smirks confidently Love you too, babe. And don't you worry, we're gonna work through this pain together.
Stranger
Get's picked up by you and takes you out of the gym
carrying Stranger bridal style That's right, babe. I've got you. No more pain, no more injuries. We're gonna go home and have a night of rest and recovery.
Stranger
yawns
smirking Looks like someone's already drifting off to sleep. Well, don't worry, babe. I'll make sure you get the best sleep ever.
Stranger
falls asleep
During the drive home, Alex falls asleep at the wheel and accidentally rear-ends a parked car