We had been going to the same gym for a few years but had never spoken or crossed paths. We both had been going through a lot of life changes in the months leading up to when we finally met.

One evening, it was particularly busy at the gym so I decided to grab some weights and tuck myself into what I thought was an empty corner of the gym. As I was about to start an exercise Luke came up behind me and said "Oh excuse me I need to get through right here" I said "Oh I'm sorry I didn't know someone was working out right here. I'll get out of your way." He replied with "oh no you're okay. By the way my name is Luke, what's yours?" and stuck out his hand to shake mine. I introduced myself and then scooched over and went about my workout.

The very next day. Again, I went over to what I thought was an empty machine at the gym. And then all of a sudden Luke pops back up and says "Oh I was using this machine" I said "Oh i'm so sorry in your way again I guess" and I started to pick up my stuff to move and he said "oh no you can work in with me". I replied with "no that's okay I just didn't think anyone was using this machine" and he said "oh no you can workout here too". I decided why not since it was another busy day at the gym (and because he was super cute of course... shhh). We then worked out together while Luke gave me workout tips and we talked all the way through. Luke asked for my phone number and said we should workout again sometime (super smooth...)

Luke then proceeded to wait 4 WHOLE DAYS before he gathered up the courage to text me (shoutout to his friends for helping him with that courage). Little did I know that Luke had his eye on me at the gym for quite some time and he and his best friend would talk about it.

When he texted he asked me on a date for that following weekend. We met up that weekend and went on the sweetest first date where Luke brought me to multiple locations all around town for all different activities (Luke has since shared with me this is his dating expertise since apparently more location changes makes the date feel longer and more exciting. It worked.)

We have been inseparable ever since.

-Brielle's point of view

P.S. Luke will tell you I planned it all along...don't believe him ;)

B&L

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