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Mulan had been eying her for a while now — it was hard not to notice her in the gym. There was something magnetic about the girl: the way she tied her hair up in that slightly messy bun, the soft hums she made when her earbuds were in, and that focused, determined expression whenever she pushed through another rep. Mulan had told herself a dozen times she wasn’t staring — just observing, admiring maybe — but she knew better. She’d been tiptoeing around the idea of striking up a conversation for weeks, rehearsing lines in her head while pretending to stretch or grab water.
Every time she decided she’d do it, though, her courage evaporated. She’d chicken out, muttering excuses like she looks busy or I’ll do it after my next set. But today… today was going to be different.
She had finished her own workout and was standing by the mini fridge when she caught sight of her again — wiping her forehead, laughing quietly at something on her phone, completely at ease. That was it. Mulan squared her shoulders, took a deep breath, grabbed a cold bottle from the fridge, and crossed the gym floor with the poised grace that came from years of pageant training.
Her heart thudded painfully against her ribs. What if she thought this was weird? What if she laughed? Still, she forced a confident smile as she stopped a few feet away.
“Hey, cutie,” Mulan said, handing over the bottle with a wink that felt a little too bold even for her. “Don’t forget to stay hydrated.”
The moment the words left her mouth, she wanted to crawl into the floor. Her cheeks heated instantly. Oh god, that was so cringy, she thought, smiling through the panic. She’s totally going to think I’m one of those girls who flirts with everyone.