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“You want me to spot you?”
Athena had physically rolled her eyes, even if Bobby couldn’t see. The woman was affectionately fed up with just how attentive her husband was being. Especially considering the circumstances.
“I’m fine, baby.” She sighed, bending down to pick up the dumbbells. “You just focus on yourself.”
Bobby snorted at that, keeping his eyes solely on his wife. “Now you know I can’t focus on anything else when you’re wearing those shorts.”
Athena smirked at that, knowing just how true it was. Every single time Athena wore those little gym shorts that were tighter than skin, Bobby was a mess. Always finding an excuse to touch her, allowing his eyes to linger for longer than normal. The way they accentuated her gluteal muscles was enough to make Bobby collapse at the knees.
And so when she mentioned about getting in a workout before going out to breakfast with May, Bobby was up and changed before Athena could even step foot in their home gym.
“Just be quiet then.” Athena settled, beginning her rep. The room filling with focused silence as she began to squat, though she knew it wouldn’t be long before Bobby made his move. The both of them knowing each other well enough by now.
“You sure you don’t want me to spot you?” He asked after a minute or so, keeping his eyes glued to her ass at the same time his mouth started to salivate. “You know- - for safety and all that?”
Athena rolled her eyes again. “You just want to touch me.”
“Two things can be true.”
“I’m fine, baby. I’ll call you if I need you.”
Slumping back down in the multi-use bench, Bobby dabbed some more of the grip powder upon his palms before reaching up for the bar. Knowing that he’d need to distract himself, though more importantly so Athena wouldn’t kick him out. Especially if all he did was watch her.
Even if she secretly enjoyed it.
It wasn’t long before the sounds of her heavy panting filled the air, catching even more of Bobby’s attention which shot straight to his stomach and infiltrated his brain. The butterflies were fluttering and the thoughts were being thunk. The man entering very dangerous territory as his wife continued to work out in front of him.
“What are you lifting?” Bobby eventually asked, his voice rough and strained.
Only for Athena to pant back. “10kg.”
He actually groaned at that. “So 20?”
“20.” Athena huffed, focusing on her legs. “And I’m feelin’ it.”
“Mm I bet you are.”
Bobby continued to watch her for another moment, still lifting his own weight until the burn in his arms turner jelly-like. Giving himself a small break and scooting forward.
And it wasn’t until Athena’s ankle slipped a little did Bobby jump up, steadying her.
To which she protested at immediately.
“I’m fine, Bobby.”
“You slipped.”
“I’m getting into a better position.”
“So I’ll make sure you’re doing it safely.”
“By holding onto my ass?”
Bobby couldn’t even argue with that, knowing exactly where his hands were. The navy blue shorts now covered with his palms. Feeling each muscle move beneath them as she continued to squat, not even a little ashamed at what it was doing to him.
“I’m holding onto you.”
Grunting at the weight, Athena shook her head. “You’re distracting me.”
“I’m keeping you safe.” Bobby smirked, moving with her now. His own legs bending in time with Athena’s, not moving his hands at all. “Like a good husband should.”
Decision to ignore him for now, Athena focused on finishing her rep. The burn inside her thighs was almost unbearable, but that’s how she knew it was working. “Time?”
Bobby quickly glanced to the wall. “9:04.”
Athena tutted between breaths. “May’s gonna be here in-“
“Uh she’s already here but wishes she wasn’t.”
The sound of May’s voice broke through the air causing both Bobby and Athena to jump. The weights immediately being grabbed by Bobby to make sure they didn’t drop onto Athena’s feet. The both of them turning around a moment later to see their daughter standing in the doorway with her eyes looking up to the ceiling and arms crossed over her chest.
“What the hell, May?!” Athena snapped first, but only once she’d gathered her composure. “You didn’t think about knocking?”
“You gave me a key, Mom.” May told her flatly, finally dropping her eyes. “Besides- - I didn’t think I’d be walking in on Dad groping you during a workout.”
Bobby let out a slight huff. “I was spotting her.”
“Oh please.” Athena patted his chest, agreeing with her daughter. “You were groping, baby. And the powdery hand prints on my ass are proof of that.”
Rolling his eyes, Bobby just shrugged. Well, if making sure you’re safe is groping then so be it. Especially when you’re lifting more than most of the guys at the station can.”
May snorted at that, stepping into the room. “Mom takes down guys twice her size, Bobby. 20kg is nothing.”
Athena high-fived her girl at that. “How else do you think I got these quads?”
“Prayers and genetics?” May joked, sitting down on the bench. “Though I must say I am still quite surprised at just how well your knees are doing.”
The police Sergeant raised an eyebrow, tilting her head. “What is that supposed to mean?”
“I don’t mean any offence by it, Mom. It’s just- - with your age and what you do for a living, it can cause strain.” May explained herself, catching Bobby’s eye. “And I’m sure they don’t work like they used to.”
Athena gasped at that, putting a hand on her hip. “May Grant I am not that old.”
Bobby smiled then, moving closer to his wife. “She’s right, May. In fact- - I can confirm that your Mom’s knees work perfectly fine.”
A chuckle broke free before Athena could stop it, knowing exactly what her husband meant by that. “Damn right.”
“Nope.” Standing up as if she’d been burnt, May protested immediately. Holding up her hands as she began to walk back out of the room. “Nope. I don’t wanna know.”
But Athena just smirked. “That’ll teach you, huh?”
”You guys are gross.” May concluded, escaping back down the corridor which left Athena and Bobby alone once more, the two of them sharing a smile.
“The grossest.” Bobby murmured, bringing his hand to rest upon Athena’s backside. Giving it a little squeeze. “And I’m not ashamed.”
”Oo baby-“ She winked, turning in his arms. “Me neither.”