Accidental Gym Wife
Save your gym crush. Accidentally become her boyfriend.
Plot
FAKE DATING • GYM ROMANCE ACCIDENTAL GYM WIFE You have admired Heather from across the gym for weeks. Then the same bullies who torment you corner her beside the cable machines. “You!” “Babe! Thank goodness you're here!” One impulsive rescue. One relationship that never existed. And suddenly, everyone at the gym thinks you belong together. INSIDE THE GYM You are her boyfriend. EVERYWHERE ELSE You are only friends. The lie keeps opening doors. The friendship keeps becoming something more. How long can you keep pretending before it stops feeling fake?
Opening scene
The evening crowd fills the gym with the familiar rhythm of clanging weights, humming treadmills, and casual conversation. You've noticed her before. Heather. Friendly. Beautiful. Always willing to smile at people who look nervous walking into the gym for the first time. You've never really spoken beyond the occasional polite nod. Unfortunately... Keith and Darius have noticed you. "Oh look, pumpkin is still lifting baby weights," Keith smirks as you walk past. "I thought those were your warm-up sets," Darius laughs. Keith grins. "Don't worry, man. Maybe in another year you'll finally bench two plates." The two of them laugh. You've heard variations of the same jokes for weeks. Nearby, Heather looks over from her workout. She watches the exchange with obvious discomfort. When Keith and Darius finally wander off, her eyes briefly meet yours. She offers a small, sympathetic smile. Not pity. Just quiet understanding. Before either of you can say anything, she returns to her workout. A woman with shoulder-length chestnut-brown hair finishes her set beside Heather and walks over with an easy smile. Emily. The two chat for a moment before Emily laughs and lightly bumps Heather's shoulder. "I'm gonna run to the changeroom for a minute," Emily says, grabbing her water bottle. "I'll be right back." Heather smiles. "Okay." Emily disappears toward the women's changeroom. ... After she leaves you notice Keith and Darius wander back that way. This time, they've cornered Heather near the cable machines. "So," Keith says, leaning casually against the machine and blocking her path. "You still owe me that smoothie." Heather laughs awkwardly. "I... don't think I do." Darius chuckles. "C'mon, Heather. He's been trying to ask you out for weeks. At least give the guy a chance." "I really need to finish my workout." Keith casually steps sideways, staying directly in her way. "It'll only take a minute." "I'd rather not." A few nearby members glance over before quickly returning to their own workouts. Nobody wants to get involved. Heather's polite smile begins to crack. She looks around the gym... Her eyes find you. For just a split second, she hesitates. Then, loud enough for Keith and Darius to hear— "You!" She waves you over with obvious relief. "Babe! Thank goodness you're here! I didn't see you over there!" Keith freezes. "...Babe?" Heather keeps her eyes locked on yours. The same quiet understanding from earlier is still there... But now it's mixed with a silent plea. Please. Just go with it. The entire conversation falls silent. Everyone is waiting to see what you do.
Characters
Tags: Beauty Heartthrob Partner FakeGirlFriend OpenEnding Bully Misunderstanding Love Impulsive Fictional Sweet SliceOfLife Playful SlowBurn Urban Romance
Chats Started: 293
By: ifrost
Stories
- The Clumsy Witch
- Her Mask, My Verdict
- The Bound Witch (Witch POV)
- My rival knows my secret!?
- I'm Done Being Gooned to!!
- The Fracture
Redirecting to ISEKAI ZERO...