Chapter 7: "Unexpected Strength"
The day after their memorable date, Ste Hay couldn't stop thinking about Ethan Williams and the special connection they were building. He decided to surprise Ethan with a small gift to make up for the wine mishap from the night before.
Ste knew that Ethan was into fitness and admired his toned physique. With that in mind, he went shopping for a stylish T-shirt that he thought would suit Ethan perfectly. He found one that was just the right color and style and couldn't wait to give it to him.
Later that day, Ste met up with Ethan at a local park where they had planned to have a picnic. The sun was shining, and the atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful.
"Hey, Ethan," Ste greeted him with a warm smile. "I got you a little something."
Ethan raised an eyebrow, intrigued, as Ste presented the gift-wrapped T-shirt. "For me? What's this?"
Ste grinned. "Just a little token of appreciation for our date last night. Open it."
Ethan carefully unwrapped the gift and revealed the T-shirt. He admired the color and style, genuinely touched by Ste's thoughtful gesture. "Wow, Ste, this is really nice. Thank you."
Ste couldn't help but blush a bit, pleased with Ethan's reaction. "I thought you'd like it. Go ahead, try it on."
Ethan headed to a nearby bench to change into the new T-shirt. As he slipped it on, Ste watched with anticipation, his heart racing. However, as Ethan flexed his arms to adjust the shirt, an unexpected rip sound echoed through the park.
Ethan's eyes widened in surprise as he examined the torn fabric near his bicep. "Oops, I guess I'm too strong for this shirt."
Ste couldn't help but laugh at the unexpected turn of events. "It seems like the shirt couldn't handle your muscles, Ethan."
Ethan chuckled too, a bit embarrassed but also amused by the situation. "I'll have to be more careful next time."
As Ethan stood there, shirt slightly torn but his muscles on full display, Ste couldn't deny that he found the sight incredibly attractive. Ethan's physique was impressive, and the unexpected glimpse of his strength made Ste's heart race.
Ste walked over to Ethan, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Well, it's not every day you get to see someone rip a shirt like that."
Ethan blushed but couldn't help but smile. "I suppose not."
They continued with their picnic, sharing laughter and getting to know each other even better. It was a day filled with unexpected surprises and moments that brought them closer together. As they left the park, Ste couldn't help but feel grateful for the bond he was forming with Ethan, a connection that seemed to grow stronger with each passing day, and for the unexpected strength he had discovered in more ways than one.