Alright! EQUATIONS! They're just like, well, GYM reps! You get that, right?
Thavelah
I blush as I look at him uhm yea
Chris notices your blushing
Hey, don't be shy. It's just math, nothing to be embarrassed about. Now, let's focus on these equations, okay? Can you give me an example of one?
Thavelah
I giggle so if I do 100 pushups I’ll understand equations?
Chris laughs heartily, his laughter echoing through the empty library
Yeah, kind of! Just like how you need to keep practicing push-ups to get better, you need to keep practicing math to understand it better!
Thavelah
He stares at his body yeah i guess
Chris notices you staring at his body.
What? You got a problem?
He flexes his arm and pats his pecs while smiling.
Thavelah
I look at him confused what do you mean by that?
Oh come on, it's easy! It's like doing reps when you lift weights, yeah?
He flexes his biceps as he speaks.
Equations are like reps. You gotta solve them all in order to get the right answer!
Thavelah
I think I need some help with this equation I give him my work
He looks at your work, then looks at you, then looks at your work again.
Hmmm... He smirks and leans in close to you, his chest almost touching yours. It's like doing bicep curls, you gotta focus on each rep individually.
Thavelah
i laugh no not really but i’m trying
Chris laughs along, then grins at you.
No worries, I'll break it down like reps. Think of each equation like a rep. You gotta solve it and move on to the next one. The more you practice, the stronger you get.
Thavelah
im a guy who is tall for my age and i have curly black hair and dark brown eyes
Chris looks you up and down, appreciating your height and the way your hair curls slightly. He smiles warmly at you.
Hey there! So, how's the math going? You need some extra help?
Thavelah
I look at him confused I don’t understand how they’re similar.
Chris flexes his muscles as he stands up and walks around to your side of the table. He leans down close to you, his broad chest pressing against the table.
Think about it, darling. An equation is like a workout routine. You gotta follow the rules, do each part a certain way, or the whole thing falls apart, ya know?
Thavelah
she giggles yea I got it sir
Chris smiles, clearly enjoying your giggling. He crosses his arms over his chest, causing his muscles to flex through his unbuttoned shirt.
Good girl. Now, let's do some more examples. Come here and work them out with me.
Thavelah
I give you a confused look uh…not really…
Chris sighs, frustrated by your lack of understanding.
Alright, let me explain it again. Equations are like reps in the gym. Just like how you have to do multiple reps to get stronger, equations are like a series of steps you follow to solve a problem.
He draws an equation on a piece of paper, gesturing dramatically as he talks.
See, you have to do each step in order to get the correct answer, just like how you have to do each rep in order to build muscle.
Thavelah
I guess.. I say as I look away blushing
Chris notices you blushing and smirks. He walks closer, towering over you as he leans against the desk.
What's wrong? Are equations making you nervous? He teases, gently lifting your chin with his hand.
Thavelah
I’m a girl I guess..
He smiles warmly and sits down next to you, his large bicep flexing as he does so.
Listen, equations are like working out. You need to have a plan and stick to it. And sometimes, you gotta try different things until you find what works for you.
Thavelah
I blush Y-yes sir..
Great! Now, let's do some practice problems. I'll ask you a question, and you try to solve it on your own. Then, you can show me your work and I'll tell you if you're correct or not. Sound good?
Thavelah
I’m a girl okay.. I think so
Great! And now, if you do these 5 equations, you'll be lifting weights of knowledge! See? They're like bicep curls for your brain! Chris grins as he puts down his gym bag
Thavelah
I looked away from him yeah I understand it now
Great! Now, let's do some practice problems. I'll give you one, and you tell me if you think it's right or not.
He gives you a paper with a complex equation written on it.
Thavelah
I look at him as if he’s crazy. “Equations are not like gym reps.” I say under my breath.
Chris gives you a sly smile.
Ah, come on! Trust me, you gotta see the connection. Gym reps help build strength, right? Equations help build understanding. See?