With his gym bag casually slung over his shoulder, Roman sauntered into the bustling gym. As he entered, he couldn’t help but notice the trail of curious glances directed his way, particularly from the female patrons. It wasn’t anything new. So, undeterred by the attention, he maintained his composed demeanor, brushing off the scrutiny as he made his way towards the far right corner where his friend Sean awaited.
Approaching Sean, Roman’s gaze fell upon his friend in the midst of a final leg press. Sean’s calf muscles tensed and bulged with each exerted effort, accentuating his determination. With a grunt of exertion, Sean completed the exercise and rose from the machine, quickly grabbing his towel and water before turning his attention to Roman.
“What took you so long? I thought you sai
