Ending The Week With Exercise And A Hot Sauna

Summary

Two gym-goers, Syl and the narrator, conclude a week of intense training with a workout session that evolves into a sensual encounter, culminating in a visit to the sauna.

Abstract

The narrative begins on a Friday morning with Syl and the narrator reluctantly starting their workout at the gym. Despite their fatigue, the pair engage in various exercises, including rowing, squats, and sit-ups, during which they become increasingly aware of each other's physicality. The attraction between them intensifies, leading to a suggestion by Syl to move to the sauna. The story hints at a deeper connection forming between the two, with the sauna serving as a backdrop for their lingering lust to unfold. The article ends with a teaser for a continuation of the story, inviting readers to explore what transpires in the sauna.

Opinions

The author describes a palpable sexual tension building between the two characters throughout their gym session.
There is an implication that both characters are open to exploring their attraction, as indicated by their mutual distraction and physical awareness of each other.
The use of sensory details, such as the description of muscles and the act of watching each other, suggests a growing intimacy that goes beyond a platonic gym partnership.
The author leaves the narrative open-ended, teasing the reader with the possibility of a more explicit encounter in the sauna, which is indicative of a story that plays with themes of desire and eroticism.
The mention of the sauna as a place where their mood aligns and the double entendre of Syl's invitation hint at an impending development in their relationship, moving from friends to lovers.

After a week of intense training, they needed to relax

It had just gone nine on Friday morning when Syl and I entered the gym, ready for our workout routine. Neither of us was really in the mood for it. Our exercise regime this week had been harsh, and we both wanted some downtime.

On the rowing machines, our rhythms differed more than usual. Every time I pushed myself backward, I watched Syl pulling herself forward. My eyes drank in the play of muscles in her shoulders, down her back and right to her buttocks. An unfamiliar tingle ran through my body, and I turned my eyes forward to concentrate on the numbers on the display in front of me, pumping up the rhythm.

Soon we found ourselves at the mirror wall, each with barbells in our hands, doing squats and lifts. I blushed when I saw how Syl ran her tongue over her lips while her eyes followed the line of my body. Quickly averting my gaze, I looked at my reflection, noticing the spread of my legs every time I squatted.

The tingle returned.

I shrugged it off, irritated with myself. Why couldn’t I just concentrate on the exercises?

There was something in the air today.

I wasn’t the only one distracted. Syl also seemed out of it.

We moved to the mats and sat down facing each other. Just like other days, we hooked our legs together, and alternated doing situps. Every time I sat up, something else caught my attention.

Syl’s breasts. Her powerful legs. Muscled shoulders. Mysterious eyes.

Then, when I sat up and she was supposed to be down on her back, I found her sitting too.

“Let’s hit the sauna,” she said. “I’m in the mood.”

Only later, I understood the double entendre of those words.

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Marie A. Rebelle is the editor of Serial Stories and Tantalizing Tales, a writer of fact and fiction, sometimes transgressive, sometimes erotic, and always about life. Likes to share, and treats everyone with the respect they deserve. Top writer in Short Stories, Fiction & LGBTQ. Twitter: @rebelsnotes

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