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The Gym Rat

High school junior Luke is used to going it alone. After his parents' divorce scattered what remained of his family, Luke has focused on the one thing that gives him control - lifting weights. While his peers find their place on sports teams or in social groups, Luke spends every free moment in the gym, methodically working to increase his bench press and build muscular definition. Life as a gym rat has its benefits. Physical activity provides an escape from Luke's turbulent thoughts, and his growing physique earns respect from some classmates. But it does little to ease his loneliness. Without friends to lean on, each school day brings fresh reminders that Luke remains an outsider. When the popular and attractive Sarah Anderson notices Luke's lifting progress, he is stunned by her request to train together. Sarah sees potential in Luke beyond his isolation, glimpsing a kind heart beneath his gruff exterior. As their gym sessions blossom into tentatively shared lunches and study sessions, Luke fights his lingering distrust of intimacy. But forming new bonds threatens Luke's safe solitary routine. Gossip soon swirls around the "gym punk" spending time with the star cheerleader. Meanwhile, unresolved issues from Luke's family history resurface, testing his resilience. To accept Sarah's friendship and face deeper demons head-on, Luke must learn to lift more than weights - he must lift the heavy weight of his own loneliness.

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5 Chs

Beyond the baseline

Luke followed Sara onto the empty tennis courts, trailing her bounce as she chattered amiably. Sunbeams illuminated drifting particles in the still afternoon air.

Halting beside an unoccupied court, Sara stretched briefly while Luke surveyed techniques. His knowledge stemmed mainly from observing others play, yet serving required technique more than strength alone.

"Show me your typical serve motion," Luke requested, stance neutral. Sara tossed the ball and swung smoothly through contact, driving the ball hard across the net. Her form appeared sound yet lacked extra power.

Luke considered potential adjustments. "Focus generating force from your legs and core rather than just your arm. Plant your feet wide for stability and explode up through the stroke."

Sara nodded, positioning herself as instructed. The next serve crackled forcefully over, nearly clearing the baseline. "Wow, I felt that transmit up my whole body!" Her oceanic eyes shone brightly. "Think it'll work in a match?"

"Only one way to find out. Keep practicing with full effort." Luke checked his watch, noting the waning daylight. "I'd best head in, but feel free to try more variations. Let me know if anything needs tweaking."

As Sara offered cheerful thanks, Luke allowed a barely perceptible smile, pleased his guidance proved useful despite his inexperience with tennis. Perhaps assisting others granted similar satisfaction to his solo training - a prospect worth further investigation.

With a parting nod, Luke departed briskly for the weight room, anticipation quickening his step towards his habitual solitary workout and quiet reflection.

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