#Pre-Workout Snack

[thepanvelite]

When Should We Eat Fruits?

Fruits can be eaten anytime, promoting health and energy.

Eating fruits is essential for a healthy diet, but there are many questions about the best times and ways to consume them. Let’s explore these questions and find the answers. Can We Eat Fruits in the Morning? Yes, eating fruits in the morning is beneficial. If you exercise or go to the gym, having a fruit as a pre-workout snack can provide you with the necessary energy due to the natural sugars…

[bangjiazheng]

Banana Benefits 🍌 – The Ultimate Energy Booster

Banana Benefits 🍌 – The Ultimate Energy Booster

Bananas are not only delicious but packed with essential nutrients that make them a fantastic daily snack or breakfast option. Here’s why bananas are worth adding to your diet : Key Benefits : Rich in Potassium : Supports heart health and helps regulate blood pressure. Great Energy Source : The natural sugars and carbs give a quick energy boost, perfect for pre or post workout High in Fiber : Supports digestion and keeps you feeling full. Mood Enhancer : Contains tryptophan, which can help improve mood and reduce stress. Nutrition Facts (per medium banana) : Calories: ~105 Potassium: 422 mg Vitamin C: 17% of the Daily Value (DV) Vitamin B6: 22% of the DV Magnesium: 8% of the DV Fiber: 3g Whether in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or as a quick snack, bananas are an all around winner for health and taste 🍌

BananaBenefits #HealthyEating #NutrientRich

[titanfitness12]

Ultimate Diet Guide for Weight Loss and Muscle Gain

The right diet and meal planning are crucial for achieving fitness goals, whether aiming for weight loss or muscle gain. Weight loss without exercise is possible through mindful eating habits, like limiting calorie intake, reducing sugar, and increasing fiber. High-protein foods—such as eggs, fish, legumes, and Greek yogurt—help keep you fuller for longer, and staying hydrated can also curb hunger. Making gradual, consistent changes to your diet can lead to steady weight loss over time without exercise.

To build muscle effectively, a well-structured gym diet plan focuses on high-protein foods like chicken, beef, tofu, and dairy, which support muscle repair and growth after intense workouts. Complex carbs, such as oats, brown rice, and sweet potatoes, provide sustained energy, while healthy fats from sources like nuts, seeds, and avocados aid in muscle development. Following a plangym diet tailored to muscle gain helps maximize results and keeps you fueled.

Beginners starting their fitness journey should aim for a balanced diet that supports the body’s adjustment to new workout demands. A gym diet for beginners can include lean proteins such as fish, eggs, and legumes, paired with complex carbohydrates like quinoa and whole-wheat pasta for sustained energy. Plenty of fruits and vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals that support muscle recovery and immune health.

Eating a well-planned pre-workout meal about 1-2 hours before exercising is essential for those targeting muscle gain. A meal like grilled chicken with brown rice or a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread provides a combination of carbohydrates and protein. Carbs deliver the energy needed for intense workouts, while protein helps prevent muscle breakdown, optimizing performance and recovery.

Quick pre-workout snacks around 30 minutes before exercising also help fuel the body. Ideal snacks include a banana with almond butter, Greek yogurt with berries, or a handful of nuts. These options provide quick energy without being overly filling. A balance of carbs and a small amount of protein in a pre-workout snack supports endurance and helps you perform at your best.

These dietary strategies—whether focused on weight loss without exercise, a gym diet plan for muscle gain, or pre-workout meal planning—are integral to a successful fitness journey. Consistency in small dietary changes often leads to significant results, setting you up for long-term health and fitness benefits.

[2-love-tale]

Top Pre- and Post-Workout Meals for Optimal Performance: Fuel Your Fitness Right

Fueling Your Fitness Journey: Pre- and Post-Workout Meals to Boost Performance and Recovery

Outline Introduction The Connection Between Nutrition and Performance Why Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition Matters Understanding Pre-Workout Nutrition Why Fueling Up Before a Workout is Essential The Role of Carbs, Protein, and Fats in Pre-Workout Meals Best Pre-Workout Meals for Energy and Endurance Quick Snacks vs. Full Meals: Timing Your Pre-Workout Nutrition Top Pre-Workout Foods to…

[bearberrythief]

finally looked up what the fuck pre workout is, figuring it was either a protein thing or a bullshit supplement

its caffeine and shit with vitamins to make it seem more supplementy i guess like yeah I bet that makes you feel more energized and ready to go no kidding

[ultimateshine]

Do you struggle to maintain stamina and energy during gym workouts? If yes, you are not alone! Most ladies trying to bounce back in shape often perform strenuous workouts but miss out on the optimal nutrition they need before and after hours of extreme physical activities. Working out just after eating heavy meals is bad for obvious reasons but skipping your pre-workout meals is even worse. Here, we list some important reasons to include a pre workout snack in your diet before hitting the gym or indulging in your favorite body-shaping activities. Let’s start!

[yourfitnessgoal]

How to Build a Pre-Workout Meal for Muscle Gain

Most people into fitness have this common goal of building muscle. The key component in the achievement of this goal lies in proper nutrition, particularly the meal that is taken before workouts. A well-chosen pre-workout meal will improve your performance, avoid muscle breakdown, and foster muscle growth. We give the essential components of a pre-workout meal, when it must be taken, and…

[teckinsight]

Best Pre-workout Snacks

🍎💪 Looking for the best pre-workout snacks to fuel your fitness routine?

Look no further! Check out these tasty options to boost your energy and crush your workouts!

#FitnessFuel #PreWorkoutSnacks

[simkoos]

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[ketofit1]

Transform Your Body with These Keto-Friendly Pre-Workout Meals and Snacks - Get Fit and Feel Great!

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If you’re on a keto diet and love to workout, you might be wondering what to eat before and after exercising. While following a keto diet can help you lose weight and feel great, it’s important to fuel your body with the right nutrients to optimize your workouts. In this article, we will discuss some keto-friendly pre-workout meals and snacks that will help you get fit and feel great. Benefits…

[gluttiny]

{post-post-pre-post workout snack 🤤}

t: (stomach noises lol) i imagine he would bench weights with like an entire footlong in his mouth and slowly swallow it like a snake or something 🤔

[callsign-songbird]

Gym buddy Simon

(Small chubby fem mc)

Gym buddy Simon. Soap set him up for one of those stupid "find me ___ person" sites as a prank, and he never expected Simon to find someone that he LIKED. And yet, there you were. Sending him a sweet little request, trying to work on your self-confidence. Tiny chubby little thing. Simon is immediately smitten. He knows that he's going to be more of a personal trainer than a gym buddy, but he really doesn't mind. Just means he gets to watch you sweat and work for HIM. And oh, he likes that. He loves it when you sweat, when you whine because something is a bit too heavy, or you can't take much more; he loves watching your muscles work and strain under your soft layer of squish. Honestly? Simon loves that squish. He has to focus on his own workout whenever you do jumping-jacks or anything that makes your little bit of chub bounce. If he does happen to see it, he'll become almost entranced, imagining kneeding at the soft flesh and littering it with kisses and bite marks, digging his fingers into the soft flesh of your plush hips and grinding you back against him. Before he realizes it, his mask has a small wet spot from where he was drooling. He's never been so excited to go to the gym. You're such an absent-minded thing, forgetting the most important things sometimes. But, it's ok because Simon always brings his gym bag, which is always loaded with snacks, protein shakes, pre-workout, hair ties, water bottles, and even some extra gym clothes. He's also incredibly accommodating and pays attention to small things. You have better cardio when listening to a certain playlist? He talked to the gym staff about using their speakers. Nervous about people watching you? Well, he's got the perfect little secluded corner for you. Feeling stressed? He's a great listener! On your period? (He figured out your tells pretty easy) he's got Midol and some feminine hygiene products in his bag of tricks, too. Eventually, you run into the rest of the squad at the gym, and he gets possessive! Long story short, this is a need.

[a-ikuoliver]

𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐞, 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠

do something, babe, say something | k. bakugou — k-atsukibakugou

the first time you tell katsuki you love him

pairing: katsuki bakugou x gn!reader (no pronouns used) w/c: 2.0k warnings: angst teehee, communication problems, self sacrifice notes: IM SO SORRY THIS IS MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT ANGST BLAME @t-tomuras jkjkjk i appreciate u for babbling with me about this <3 (also fuck 1989 (tv) for doing this to me, mostly say don't go lmao) crossposted to ao3 • masterlist • wip updates & voting • kofi • askbox

katsuki bakugou’s love language was food, he’d never really said the words in his life, not even sure he could configure his harsh tongue into such a soft shape, he always imagined the words coming out garbled and alien. in the months knowing you, he didn’t need to tell you he loved you; it was in the hot, steaming dinners, sweet chopped fruits, in the coffee he’d make when he was getting ready for the gym, and even your glow when he’d bring you snacks he spotted in convenience store windows.

you’d never said the words, but you would feel his adoration everywhere; bathed in yellow candlelight in restaurants, beaming when katsuki gestured at your menu, calloused fingertips pointed at the meal he knew you’d love, even letting you sneak a bite of his own dinner, acting like it didn’t make his heart swell to have you inching so close.

“if you wanted this, you should’ve got one yourself.” he’d grumble, snapping his chopsticks over yours.

“i don't want my own, i want yours.” your smiling lips had his heart fluttering, mumbling a venom-less insult under his breath, sliding you the dessert menu to pick one to share since you were so determined to eat his food, always gruffly denying the waiters if they offered a second plate. he liked it more when you both leaned towards the middle of the table, the intimacy of being so close, so cut off from everyone else in the restaurant, knowing no one there was as in love as he was.

you used to feel it in his kitchen, too, warmed by the stovetop and his proximity. katsuki was never far away when you were cooking, claiming you needed to be supervised after you tried to use his carving knife to chop vegetables, his warm hand on your wrist, sliding the handle out of your hold with the chefs knife in his hand, handing it to you handle first, closing his hand around yours like a coach would in baseball, broad chest to your back, coaching you how to slice the food; his fingertips protecting yours from the blade while he confidently cut everything into perfect, even, slices.

now, you shivered, slamming the fridge door shut, the sound less and less uncommon, but still made him wince, tense shoulders lifting to his ears like a child watching fireworks while you’d leave the machine rocking. it was immature, you knew, to stomp, and huff around the kitchen, hoping you were rubbing a salty pain in his wounds for once instead of your own. your stormy eyes hadn’t met his tired ones yet, staring at the glass that still had remnants of his pre-workout in the bottom, and the cold coffee machine beside it, untouched by him this morning.

eerily silent, you switched it on without a word, pulling a mug down from the high shelf, your movements flowing like his used to; packing, tampering, twisting the handle until it locked, mug beneath to catch the near-scalding espresso. waiting for the coffee, you dumped various items on the counter top, every item landing with a dull thunk that had him cringing.

he pulled on his shoes, peering at you from the corner of his eye to watch you prepare your breakfast messily, food cut into uneven, butchered chunks, nothing like you chopped with his arm around your waist, a smile hidden in your hair. left with nothing to distractedly toy with now, he studies you entirely, the way your limbs drag, your glazed eyes stare at the mangled mess on the cutting board, entranced with bated breath, waiting for him to come tell you as such.

you stayed alone, only pulled from your trance by the sound of the machine to your right beeping.

“are you hungry?” your clipped words cut into the silence like a sword, expertly sharpened by weeks of this tension building; there was no sweet pet name, no gentle adoration, only sharp, jarring words, sounding more like the blond across the room than yourself.

“i ate already.” his voice comes out raspy, scratching painfully at his throat, the lie desperately clawing its way from his lips. his throat closes before he can mutter an apology he didn’t mean; he wasn’t sorry for being a hero, he wasn’t sorry for being number one, he wasn’t sorry for doing what needed to be done. he was just sorry.

he doesn’t flinch hearing you slam your palm on the smooth granite counter, the sound not nearly as painful as spotting the frustrated, angry tears collecting in your eyelashes, that had him recoiling. 

“you haven’t eaten with me in weeks.” you haven’t kissed me in a week. you haven’t held me in weeks. you haven’t loved me for weeks. your voice hung in the air, thick with desperation for him to hear you, your unspoken words making his heart pang pathetically in his chest, your clenched fist on the counter squeezing the life from his heart.

your furious gaze is locked on your trembling hands, gripping the counter like you wanted to fracture it apart in your hands, for it to crumble with you, for something to be broken with you. katsuki's mouth is in a tight line, a mirror of your own grimace, when your wild, furious eyes meet his, staring him down, searching his ruby eyes for the truth.

hes silent, choked, impossibly still like you were a delicate bomb seconds away from exploding into minute fragments, never to be put back together the same. his silence making you want to scream at him, to maul him, to tear him apart, to suffocate him until he gave in and fought back.

“just say something, katsuki!” you slam your fist down on the counter, the pain that came hand-in-hand with passion shooting from where your hand connects with the hard granite, nothing compared to the pain twisting your insides, ripping you apart at the atoms.

god does he want to, he wants to cry out, he wants to call you an idiot for thinking he didn’t love you, that he didn’t need you, for thinking he wants to make you miserable instead of wiping your tears, to protect you from this pain. he has to, you’ll heal if he didn’t keep ripping your scars open, leave you bleeding out alone in his bed for the umpteenth time this month.

“what? what do you want me to say?” he sounds exasperated, tired of fighting, sick of empty promises; that he’d try harder to make this work, he’d come home before you fell into a deep sleep in a cold bed, arms wrapped around a pillow that just barely smelt like him, for him to never leave dinner before you could split dessert again, to acknowledge you.

“anything?! say fucking anything!” you throw your hands up, white hot anger coursing through your veins at the indifference on his features.

“i love you!” you try to scream but your voice only shakes, a palm slapping over your mouth to muffle a sob.

he frowns, a muscle twitching in his cheek and his jaw tensing hearing you say it, flowing from your lips with an ease he can’t imagine; your voice is broken, desperate to hear it back, even if it’s only once.

he stays silent, the foreign confession dying on his tongue.

you can’t tear your wet eyes away from him, studying his features like your life depended on it, watching his jaw tick while you waited for him to respond, to passionately yell back at you, to call you a dumbass, to tell you he loved you with the same intensity, too.

you were stuck waiting for him to do something.

you laugh, a watery, joyless laugh, your frantic eyes darting around the ceiling, tight fists at your side, refusing to look in his eyes and find the apathy you couldn’t stand to see.

“tell me not to go, katsuki, say something, say anything right now to make me stay.”

he studies your face, still soft and plump from sleep, his hands itching to cup your soft cheeks in his hands, to swipe his thumbs over your eyes until they’re dry, to hold you to his chest.

“if you walk out that door, i'm not going to be here when you get back.” you’d always been dramatic but something told him you really meant it this time. one misstep and he’d lose you.

“fine.” it’s nothing above a whisper, the same soft voice that used to whisper his adoration in morning light, you tight in his arms, peaceful, happy in his hold instead of grey, lifeless, alone on the kitchen floor.

the man before you looked nothing like the one you fell in love with, his features flat, soft, no sign of his passion or anger, typically flashing garnet eyes dull, lips in a colourless line instead of a snarl, white teeth on display while he yelled. this man was silent, uncaring. indifferent to you.

“that's all you have to say?!” you’re screaming now, hands and eyes frenzied, eyelashes sticky with sleep and tears not yet shed, “i say i love you, and you say nothing?!”

katsuki sighs, twisting his blade inside you with a desolate shrug of his shoulders. couldn’t you see this was because he loves you? because he couldn’t bear to see you cry one more time? because his heart was yours in this life and the next, but he belonged to japan, he might not save everyone in this life, but he’d save you, even if it eviscerated him. so he stays quiet, his body pulling keys from his pocket while his heart shrieks at him to hold you, to pull you close until you felt his heart beating for you, to die here with you, to love you the way you needed him to, to land blow after blow on each and every last wall he’d built up around himself until he could touch you again.

in another life, he’d do whatever it takes. in another life, he’d stay

“please, don’t,” you say when he turns his back on you, his eyes squeezing shut hearing your wavering voice, “katsuki.”

your voice will haunt him, his name off your lips the only thing right in the world, the only thing that could make him believe in a god, someone who made him for you, dreading the day he’d forget the sound of your laughter, the feel of your lips against his, the scent of your skin; dreading the day you’d forget the look of his smile before it was drawn in a tight line, the sound of his voice mumbling sweet nothings, instead of just nothing. katsuki knows it's selfish to hurt you and push and push until you leave, just to cry about losing you, to let you claw at him and sink your nails in to hold him, while he leaves you without a single scratch.

he clenches his jaw so hard, he begins to worry a tooth will break, half hoping one will, maybe the shards biting in his gums enough to distract him from the pain. hot hands grip the doorknob tightly, not daring to say another word, knowing the second his lips parted, a painful sob would fight its way out from his chest.

the door swings shut behind him, latching softly, a sob tearing its way out of you the moment the lock clicks, your body falling to the cold floor of the kitchen, too weak to hold yourself up as your rage at him melted into despair.

the morning sun was already bright, warm, leaves shivering in the breeze, the world going on like his life didn’t just lose all its colour, like he wasn’t going to be stuck in this moment forever. you’d move on one day, you’d forget about this pain, you’d stitch yourself back together, you’d breathe in time with someone else, someone else to split desserts with, someone with time for you, someone better.

the thought of you in a bed warmed by someone else makes his stomach turn, but still he doesn’t turn back, a heavy foot taking a step forward, then another in front of the other, then another, making a silent promise this would be the last time he left you crying.

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[heartsteellerr]

How they spend valentines with you

Content; 100% fluff, all characters are written romantically, OOC, some characters are written short based on me not knowing how to type/write for them Warnings; GN reader Characters; EVERYONE (Heartsteel, KDA, True Damage)

Indoor dates; Aphelios, Akali, Senna, Yasuo

They choose to spend their valentines day with you indoors; either because they simply prefer it that way, or just want to spend it alone with you ⎯ away from the eyes of onlookers who are desperate for gossip.

Aphelios and Yasuo are introverts at heart, so being away from people is like a blessing to them both. How they'd choose to spend the day with you depends on the current mood they're feeling, for example: wanting to do something that doesn't require much work like watching a movie is one of the go-to's he'd do for valentines. Or on the more rarer occasions where he's wanting to feel genuine and sincere, he'd take some time off idol work to compose a personal song for you ⎯ one that isn't technically sung by him (most likely asked one of their members to sing in his steed) but can be used for karaoke, or background music during dinner.

Akali and Senna are the same as the other two ⎯ both being introverted but also not really? In the pre-tense of it she simply has a hard time getting along with people but would put up some sort of effort when it comes to you. However on this day, she'd much prefer to spend it alone with you. The list on what you would do with her varies on the basics of what most couples do on this day: movies, snacks, dinner, etc. I feel like in a way, Akali would want to spend valentines like how regular couples would ⎯ setting aside her role as an idol.

Outdoor dates; Kayn, Sett, K'Sante, Evelynn, Kai'Sa, Ekko

Kayn and K'sante are the types who'd want to make this day as memorable as he can for you; spending however much money he can offer to spoil you for the whole day. Though I can only imagine for Kayn he'd chooses to spend his money on bringing you to a concert that both you and him have been waiting to attend, whereas for K'Sante he's the type that'll carry all the bags you've bought and take you to a fancy restaurant to dine in.

^ You can also say this would be something Evelynn would also do for you, in terms of taking you out and spoiling you, then bringing you somewhere fancy. She has the power to do so, so why not use it to her advantage, no? At the end of it all you'd both be sitting in a high view building, watching as the city lights coat the streets before calling it a night with sweet kisses and longing words to each other.

^^ Kai'sa somewhat doing the same as what Kayn did, however, instead of just attending 'a' concert ⎯ she'd be giving you tickets to hers and her group's concert instead (i'm sorry idrk how to write for her)

Sett on the other hand is taking you on a walk. Yes, a walk. Varying between places like parks or a walk down the streets ⎯ to taking you on a hiking trip to the mountains. Of course he isn't gonna force you to keep climbing when you're getting tired, but instead of taking a break by sitting down somewhere, he'd continue the walk with you on his back or shoulders. To him it's a win-win situation: You get to rest for a bit, while he continues to walk and show you the amazing view of the place AND technically speaking, this would count as a workout for him, right? I will say at the end of it all, he'd have at least one or two things prepared when the walk is over (your gift).

Ekko is a man who's lived in the street since he was a kid; dealing with hardships and whatnot through out his life already, he'd hope to at least spend one of these days, this day in particular, where he can spend money on you. That's his wish, and with the amount he earns as a Idol ⎯ well, i guess you can say a part of his wish did come true.

A mix between both; Ezreal, Yone, Ahri, Qiyana

In the case of becoming hit stars, and especially being the fans' faves; Ezreal and Yone's schedule are so packed, they have to plan their valentines day to be both indoors and outdoors. For Yone it'd be indoors > outdoors, starting his valetines indoors first because there were still some things he needed to check over before going outdoors with you to spend the rest of your valentines day with him. Ezreal's valentines, however, started off with an outdoor date in mind but then switched to indoors the moment fans caught sight of him and he had to cancel it all ⎯ making him somewhat depressed for the most part because he tried so hard to make this day perfect for you both, but seeing as it was still a day you can spend together, outdoors or not, he's happy as long as he's with you.

^ The same can be said for Ahri, she has plenty of fans who'd want to talk and take pictures of her when she's outside so the outdoor date she had in mind suddenly turned indoor the moment fans caught wind of her activities.

^ As for Qiyana, it'd be similar to Yone but not exactly ⎯ she'd want to spend the day resting a bit longer in bed with you during the start of the day and then spend the rest outdoors; via going to a club or a bar.

[willowsnook]

Eyes Up Here, Babe

Roast beef, salami, EXTRA meet, wheat bread

andrei iosivas x bsf!reader

i wanted it to be you she isn’t you

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It was a hot summer day, and you were driving to Joe’s house, doing everything you could not to turn around and go home. You were the only one in your friend group with the day off from work besides Joe, Ja’Marr, and Andrei, so the boys insisted you spend it with them. First up on their agenda was getting a good workout in.

Dressed in a cute matching set from GymShark, you begrudgingly entered the house, finding the boys in the kitchen eating a little pre-workout snack. Joe glanced at you for a second, but Andrei’s eyes lingered; something you had noticed had been happening more than usual recently.

“Ready?” Joe asked, and you gave him a look, making the corners of his mouth twitch.

Following the boys into his home gym, you laid down your stuff and started to stretch in front of the mirror. Joe went to get some equipment and Andrei set his own stuff down before turning to watch you.

“Like what you see?” You teased and he smirked.

Andrei’s smirk widened as he stepped closer to you, his gaze never leaving your figure. You could feel the heat rising to your cheeks as his eyes roamed over you, taking in every inch of your body.

“How can I not?” He finally replied, causing your heart to skip a beat.

You cleared your throat and turned away from him, trying to focus on your stretches. But with Andrei so close behind you, it was hard to concentrate on anything else.

“What’s with you today?” You asked, trying to break the tension.

Andrei shrugged nonchalantly, “Nothing, just enjoying the view.”

You rolled your eyes at his response but couldn’t hide the smile tugging at the corners of your lips. The truth was, you had been feeling something between you and Andrei for a while now, but you didn’t want to risk making things weird in the friend group.

“Ready to work out?” Joe’s voice interrupted your thoughts as he walked back into the room.

Andrei took a step back from you and grabbed his equipment, leaving you slightly disappointed that the moment had passed.

The four of you spent the next hour working out together, with Joe acting as your personal trainer. As much as you hated working out, having these two by your side made it more enjoyable.

After showering and getting dressed, you sat in Joe’s living room, sipping on some protein shakes.

“What are your plans for the rest of the day?” Andrei asked and you looked over at him thoughtfully.

“I need to run a couple of errands, want to come?” You asked and he nodded. Joe and Ja'Marr had a couple of meetings to attend so you left him behind and headed out.

You dragged Andrei around the mall for an hour or so, amused at his complaints and whining.

“Can we please go now? I’m starving,” Andrei groaned as you browsed through the racks of clothes.

“I need to pick up a few things first,” you replied with a laugh.

Andrei let out another exaggerated sigh and leaned against a nearby wall, crossing his arms over his chest. You lost sight of him for 10 minutes before he found you again with a cheeky grin.

“I picked something out,” he said and you turned to look at him. Your eyes settled on the Bengals’ orange corset top that left little to the imagination. You knew he was messing around but feeling bold, you decided to take it a step further.

“I’ll have to try it on, come on,” you said and his eyes widened as you pulled him towards the dressing room.

Your heart raced as you pulled Andrei into the small dressing room. You could see the surprise and excitement in his eyes as you closed the door behind you.

"Turn around," you commanded softly, and he obeyed, facing the wall.

You quickly stripped off your shirt and slipped on the corset top, struggling a bit with the laces in the back. "Can you help me?" you asked, your voice barely above a whisper.

Andrei turned slowly, his breath catching as he took in the sight of you in the revealing top. His hands trembled slightly as he reached for the laces, gently tightening them.

"Is that okay?" he asked, his voice husky.

You nodded, unable to speak as you felt the heat of his body so close to yours. You turned to face him, your eyes meeting his in the mirror.

"What?”

“Nothing,” he said strained. “It looks good.”

You smirked at the reaction from him, turning around so that you were now face to face. His eyes instantly dropped to your chest and you giggled.

“Eyes up here, babe,” you teased, and his cheeks flushed.

“You are torturing me,” he said, leaning closer to you. Your heart fluttered as you looked down at his lips and you started to lean in until you were interrupted by a knock on the door.

“Everything okay in there?” A saleswoman called out and you moved backwards quickly before replying.

“We should probably go,” you mumbled and he nodded, not saying anything and following you out.

The rest of your friends met up at Joe’s later that night to hang out by his pool and you were laying back on a lounger when Andrei came out. You shamelessly checked him out, admiring his sculpted figure due to clear dedication to the sport. He smirked as he caught you, sauntering over cockily.

“Eyes up here, babe,” he mocked, and you rolled your eyes as he plopped down next to you. The two of you sat silently for a moment, watching your other friends splash around in the pool. The tension from earlier in the day still lingered between you, like an unspoken promise of something more.

"So, about earlier..." Andrei began, his voice low and serious.

Your heart rate quickened as you turned to face him. "Yeah?"

He opened his mouth to continue but was interrupted by Joe calling out to you both. "Hey, lovebirds! Are you going to join us or what?"

You felt your cheeks flush at Joe's comment, and you also noticed Andrei's ears turning red. He stood up quickly, offering you his hand. You joined the rest of your friends in the pool, lazily swimming around while talking to people.

“Are you still taking that one chick to the season opener gala next week?” You heard Ja’Marr ask, and you turned to see that he was talking to Andrei. Joe shot you a nervous look and your heart sank. Andrei followed Joe’s line of sight to you and stumbled in his reply.

“Yeah,” he mumbled, watching you make your way to the stairs of the pool. He followed after you grabbing your arm as he made it out.

“Y/n,” he said and you turned to him with a coldness in your eyes, refusing to let him know that you were upset.

“What?” you said impatiently.

“I’m sorry,” he said and you huffed.

“About what?” You asked sarcastically. “About leading me on for the past month just to go out with someone else?”

“It’s not like that,” he defended.

“You’re right. We aren’t dating. You’re allowed to fuck whoever you want and I’ll do the same,” you said angrily and his eyes darkened with irritation at your words.

As you turned to leave, Andrei stepped in front of you, blocking your path. His eyes were filled with a mix of desperation and determination.

"I didn't make a choice," he said firmly. "I agreed to take her weeks ago, before... before things changed between us."

You crossed your arms, trying to maintain your composure. "And what exactly has changed between us, Andrei? Because from where I'm standing, it seems like nothing has."

He flinched at your words and you moved past him, heading into the house and change back into your clothes.

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Joe had ended up asking you to be his date to the gala and you had happily accepted. You and Andrei hadn’t spoken since that night a week ago. Fiddling with your bag, Joe glanced over at you from the driver’s seat.

“You look good y/n. It’s going to drive him crazy,” he said and your head snapped over to him and he gave you a knowing look. “What? Think I’ve been oblivious to you two making heart eyes at each other and then not speaking after Ja’Marr mentioned his date? Why do you think I asked you to be mine?”

“Because you love my company,” you said pouting and he laughed.

“I do, but I also love Andrei and want him to pull his head out of his ass,” he said and you sighed, turning to look out the window.

“Might be too late for that,” you said and you felt Joe roll his eyes at you.

“Whatever, you’re just as lovesick as he is,” he said. Pulling up to the Bengals’ facility, you slipped your arm through Joe’s following him in. He garnered a lot of attention in his entrance and you chatted with familiar faces, stuck to his side.

As you and Joe made your way through the crowded gala, you couldn't help but scan the room for Andrei. Your heart raced when you finally spotted him looking devastatingly handsome in a tailored suit across the room. He was standing next to a beautiful blonde woman, who you assumed was his date, but his eyes were fixed on you.

Joe leaned in close to whisper in your ear, "He hasn't taken his eyes off you since we walked in."

You tried to ignore the flutter in your stomach at Joe's words, instead focusing on the conversation around you. But you could feel Andrei's gaze burning into you, making it difficult to concentrate on anything else.

As the night wore on, you found yourself constantly aware of Andrei's presence in the room. You caught him looking your way more times than you could count, and each time your eyes met, the tension between you seemed to get closer and closer to boiling over.

Eventually he caught you alone as you were grabbing a drink.

“Andrei,” you said greeting him with a neutral expression.

“Y/n,” he replied and you looked over to where his date was sitting, talking to another player.

“She’s gorgeous,” you commented.

“She isn’t you,” he replied and you met his gaze once again and he held his hand out. “Come outside with me?”

Sighing, you took it, following him out to get some fresh air. You didn’t say anything as he turned to face you and his hand came out instinctively to brush a piece of hair from your face.

“I wanted it to be you with me tonight,” he said and your lips pressed into a thin line.

“Then why wasn’t it?” You questioned and he sighed, looking away.

“Because I was scared I would mess up,” he admitted.

You felt your resolve beginning to crumble as you looked into Andrei's earnest eyes. The cool night air swirled around you both, carrying the faint sounds of the gala inside.

"Mess up what exactly?" you asked softly, needing to hear him say it.

Andrei took a deep breath, his hand reaching out to gently grasp yours. "Us. This thing between us. I've never felt this way about anyone before, and it terrifies me."

Your heart raced at his words, but you held back, still guarding yourself. "So instead of talking to me about it, you decided to bring someone else?"

He winced, looking genuinely remorseful. "I know. It was stupid. I thought maybe if I tried to move on, these feelings would go away. But they didn't. And then things started shifting between us and it was already too late.”

You stood there, processing his words. The tension between you was palpable, electric in the cool night air. You wanted to believe him, to let your guard down, but the hurt from the past week still lingered.

"Andrei," you started, your voice barely above a whisper. "I can't just forget how I felt seeing you with her tonight."

He stepped closer, his eyes pleading. "I know, and I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. All I could think about the whole time I was in there was you. How I wished it was you by my side."

Your breath hitched as he reached up to cup your cheek, his touch sending shivers down your spine.

"I want you, Y/N. Only you," he said, his voice low and intense. "I was an idiot for not realizing it sooner, for not acting on it. Please give me a chance.”

“Okay,” you whispered and a grin broke out on his face.

“Can I kiss you?”

Your heart raced as you nodded, barely able to breathe out a soft "Yes" before Andrei's lips were on yours. The kiss was tentative at first, as if he was afraid you might change your mind. But as you melted into him, wrapping your arms around his neck, the kiss deepened, becoming more passionate and urgent.

Andrei's hands found your waist, pulling you closer as he poured months of pent-up emotion into the kiss. You could feel the electricity coursing through your body, every nerve ending alive with sensation.

When you finally broke apart, both of you were breathless. Andrei rested his forehead against yours, a smile playing on his lips.

"I've been wanting to do that for so long," he murmured, his thumb tracing small circles.

“You weren't the only one,” you replied, settling your head into his chest.