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“Hey Tess,” Ally called out as Tess looked up from her sketchbook. “I need an artist eye for a second.”
“Alright what’s the terraforming problem this time?” Tess asked as she placed her sketchbook down.
“Why do you always assume it’s terraforming?” Ally raised an eyebrow.
“Cause you always spend hours designing your islands.” Tess shrugged a little.
“Well excuse me Tess.” Ally mocked while Tess rolled her eyes with a smile. “I want my island to be perfect. But it’s not terraforming. Kiki is moving into Yue tomorrow and I want to decorate her yard.”
“Add a ball of yarn.” Tess suggested with a small laugh. “Annie loves yarn.”
“Unfortunately, they haven’t added the yarn basket from New Leaf…” Ally mumbled.
“Hmm.” Tess pulled out her phone, quickly typed something. “According to Nookapedia…”
“Cheater!”
“What’s cheating about looking up Kiki’s aesthetics?”
“Nothing I already know she likes beige and brown, has the simple style, and has the education hobby.” Ally grinned.
“Wow you know your stuff.”
“I even got some of her ideal clothing items lined up for a gift. I’m debating between the Yodel Cardigan or the brown Heten Jacket.”
“Are you sure you need my help?”
“I want to make sure the yard is perfect!” Ally gestured to the screen. “Oh, hi Henry! Sorry little guy can’t talk right now decorating.”
“Why don’t you set the area up. And I’ll fetch Annie.” Tess stood up and walked into a separate room.
“Hmm guess it work.” Ally shrugged. She opened up her menu and started setting up her ideal set up for Kiki. Moving everything around to her perfect spot.
Then she heard the door open.
“Ugh man I can feel it in my legs today,” Hunter groaned as he walked in.
“That means it was working!” Grett cheered following him in.
“Hey Ally!” Hunter greeted, upon noticing her.
“Hi.” Ally didn’t look away from the screen.
“Kiki move in yet?”
“Tomorrow. Tess is gonna help me with the yard set up.”
“Annie is helping too,” Tess added as she walked in, cradling the small black cat in her arms. She turned to Hunter and Grett. “Welcome back, how was the gym?”
“Alright.” Hunter rubbed his left leg. “I hate leg day!”
“I mean I like it.” Grett looked down at them.
“Oh, like what you see?” Hunter raised one of his legs up, leading to both Tess and Grett swooning.
“Wait you got smoothies!” Ally cheered after glancing up, she jumped from the couch and ran over. Quickly grabbing Hunter’s cup. “Taste test!”
“Fine but I get a sip of yours!” Hunter spoke in a sing-song voice as he picked up the cup.
Ally’s eyes lit up as she saw the cup in Hunter’s hands.
“You really think we would forget about you two?” Grett laughed as she picked up Tess’s smoothie. Tess for her part adjusted Annie in her arms allowing her to take the cup from Grett.
“I still can’t believe she lets you do that.” Ally pouted before taking a sip of her own smoothie.
“So, Tess is helping with setting up for Kiki?” Grett asked, walking over to the couch, her boyfriend and girlfriends following her. “Correct me if I’m wrong but don’t the Villagers come with their houses set up?”
“I’m designing a yard area for her.” Ally picked up her switch and started getting back to work. So far it had a little music area and a reading nook for the little cat. Tess and Annie stood there with Tess giving her input. Annie occasionally happily meowing in agreement.
After a bit, the area was done and Ally started exploring Yue a bit. Eventually she made her way to Resident Services’ plaza. Suddenly Ally jumped up.
“Everything okay darling?” Grett asked concerned.
“Of course.” Ally flashed Grett a smile. “I just need to do the group stretching activity to get the rewards. And if I sit down someone said it was cheating.”
“All I said was it felt weird to do it sitting down!” Hunter raised his arms in the air.
“Hmm.” Grett hummed to herself before standing up next to Ally. “Mind if I join you?”
“Sure, go ahead!”
The countdown began and Grett began following the little animals on the screen. It was a simple workout, especially compared to what Grett was used to. But this was a game for kids and Grett couldn’t bare thinking of kids doing anything above a beginner workout, let alone an expert level.
“I wish we could invite more than one person to the gym.” Hunter sighed. “Might be fun with we could all work out.”
“Could fun if were able to someday.” Tess rubbed her face against Annie before gently letting her down.
Soon the partners were all relaxing together. Hunter started making a special dinner for his three special ladies. Tess showing Grett her latest drawings, while Ally started getting ready for her next stream in the meantime.
“Alright ladies!” Hunter announced. “Anyone in the mood for BBQ Chicken flatbread?”
Hunter started setting the flat bread down. Soon he felt his phone vibrate and looked at it.
“Oh shoot,” Hunter said looking at an email.
“What happened Hunter?” Tess asked walking over.
“I just got an email from Yvonne.” Grett immediately looked up as Hunter spoke. “She had to cancel Pilates tomorrow.”
“Oh, poor thing she said she isn’t feeling well,” Grett said looking at the email from her own phone.
“Think you could take a different class?” Tess asked.
“Not at this hour…” Grett sighed. “Pilates is popular and unfortunately that means the classes fill up within an hour. Hunter and I got lucky with Yvonne and we’re able to sign up for classes with her.”
“Wait this might be a good thing!” Ally said excitedly. Earning herself some confused looks from everyone else. “We can actually workout together as a couple! You do workout videos at home all the time Grett we can do one of your Pilates ones tomorrow!”
“Hmm I’m not sure.” Grett placed a hand on her cheek. “Hunter and I do more advanced Pilates. It wouldn’t feel right to throw you and Tess into one of those videos. But I might have some beginner ones saved.”
“Oh, come on Grett, we can handle it!” Ally put her hands on her hips. “Right Tess?”
“I’ve never done Pilates before…” Tess awkwardly rubbed the back of her head. “I don’t if I would be able to keep up with everyone.”
“Well luckily even the beginner’s videos have modifiers,” Hunter explained happily.
“Please Tess!” Ally pulled out the puppy dog eyes. “It won’t be as fun without you.”
“Alright I’m in.” Tess shook her head a little but smiled as Ally kissed her on the cheek. “I need to work on my resistance with those.”
“Well, looks like we’re doing this!” Hunter grinned widely. “Now how about we celebrate with the flatbread before it gets cold!”
“Pilates day! Pilates day!” Ally cheered the next morning.
“Someone is excited.” Hunter smiled at her, before he started pushing the living room table to the side.
“Need a hand?” Ally walked to the other end and started pulling.
“Thanks Al,” Hunter said once it was off to the side.
“I got the yoga mats.” Tess announced walking into the room. Four yoga mats in her arms.
“Alright I’ll help you set up.” Hunter took two of them in his arms.
“Come on Grett!” Ally cheered again but got no response. “Grett?”
“Oh, she ran to the store,” Hutner explained. “She’ll be back soon.”
“I hope it isn’t too long.” Ally began stretching a little. “I am ready to crush these Pilates.”
A small meow came from the hallway as Annie walked into the living room. She paused at the sight and looked around before titling her head.
“Aww sorry Annie guess you’re a bit confused,” Hunter laughed a little noticing the kitten’s look, giving her some much needed head pats.
“I’m back!” Grett announced walking into the apartment. “I got plenty of fruit for homemade smoothies!”
“Oh, we’re having the Gretchen Clark’s smoothies!” Ally clapped her hands together excitedly, before running up and kissing Grett on the cheek.
“It’s the least I can do.” Grett placed the bags on the counter and started unpacking the fruit.
Once everything was unpacked and set up. The four of them changed into their workout clothes. Hunter in his usual tank top and shorts, Grett in her yellow and pink unitard with matching leg warmers, Tess in a simple t-shirt and shorts, and Ally in a sports bra and leggings. All four of them also sported matching pink sweatbands that Grett had given them a bit ago. Tess using hers in particular to push her bangs back little.
Everyone proceeded to go to one of the mats. Grett and Hunter kneeled, down with Ally and Tess following suit.
“Alright ladies?” Hunter asked, as he held up the remote and opened the TV’s YouTube app. “Ready?”
“Yes!” Ally gave a thumbs up.
“As I’ll ever be…” Tess gave a nervous smile.
“Don’t worry darling,” Grett placed a hand on Tess’s shoulder. “Hunter and I watched the video beforehand. You’ll be fine I promise.”
“You got this Tess,” Hunter walked off his mat to give Tess a quick hug before going back to his mat. “We made sure to do one, where the modifiers are shown side by side.”
Tess nodded and took a deep breath in as Hunter started the video. The four of them looked at the screen as the music started playing.
“Hello everyone,” the lady in the video greeted with a wave. “Welcome to Beginners Pilates workout before we began. Make sure you have proper workout attire and are on a yoga mat or on another soft surface.”
“Easy peasy lemon squeezy,” Ally gave a small fist pump into the air.
“We’ll start off with a simple plank for two minutes.” The video showed the woman side by side in one in a full plank position, and another where her knees were bent down. “Now if you can’t do a full plank try this modification.”
The four of them got into position. Tess hesitantly got into the full plank, soon relaxing in the full position. Ally glanced at Tess and smiled.
“Okay we have to been switching soon,” Ally thought to herself as looked up at the video only to see twenty seconds had passed.
“What only 20 seconds! I’m already feeling sore!” Ally could feel her body starting to shake slightly. She took breaths in, doing her best to not focus on the pain in her body.
“Alright 5… 4… 3… 2… 1…”
“I did it!” Tess cheered in a whisper.
“Okay now we’re going to move to some single leg stretch.”
“Seriously no break!” Ally groaned.
“Don’t worry Als one will come soon.” Hunter said as he got into the position.
“Don’t be afraid to take breaks earlier if needed,” Grett added.
This part of the workout consisted of 10 single leg stretches on each side two times. Ally looked over and saw Grett and Hunter pulling their legs fully up to their stomachs with Tess not too far behind them. Ally tried to go up to her stomach but soon felt it cramping up as she did. Eventually she had to go a little lower than Tess, no matter how hard she tried.
“Okay everyone 30 second break.”
“Only 30 seconds!” Ally collapsed, feeling a bit of relief in her stomach area.
Luckily for Ally, the next set was a bit of a break for her. It was leg circles. Circling each leg around for 15 seconds before switching legs, six times for each leg. The switches between each leg were enough of a relief that Ally was able to get through them with ease.
However, that was followed up by some bridges. Where they had to lift their hips up for 5 seconds before lowering. Again, Ally could feel it in her stomach. Like a big cramp throughout her entire torso.
“Dah!” Ally yelped as she fell on the floor before she moaned slightly. “I’m okay.”
“I’m gonna take a second…” Tess said quietly resting her body for a second.
“Need a break as well Ally?” Grett asked.
“Nope!” Ally gritted her teeth as Tess got back into it.
“Woah Tess maybe you’ll start getting a six pack!” Hunter said in a teasing/flirting matter, causing Tess’s face to turn read, and if she wasn’t sweating before she was now.
“Hmm Tess would look hot with a six pack…” Ally thought to herself only for to fall again.
“Ally darling don’t be afraid to take a break,” Grett said as the bridges concluded.
“And there’s nothing wrong with modifiers,” Hunter added. “None of us want you to hurt yourself.”
Ally didn’t respond, just giving a thumbs up in response.
“Poor Ally she was so excited…” Grett thought to herself.
Then she and Tess caught each other’s eyes and nodded. Silently the two of them switched yoga mats.
“Sure, put me right next to the Pilates queen.” Ally thought with an eye roll. But before she could do anything, she felt Grett’s hand on her own.
“You got this Ally.” Grett looked at her with fire in her eyes.
“My torso really hurts…” Ally finally admitted.
“That means it’s working.” Grett smiled. “You’re the Allyson Amber remember? And does the Allyson Amber back down from a challenge?”
“Never.” Ally said a bit quietly.
“I’m sorry I didn’t catch that.” Grett placed a hand to her ear.
“Never!” Ally shouted before letting out a small laugh.
“Just watch me okay.” Grett held Ally’s hands in her own. “I’ll be here to guide you through it all.”
Hunter put the video back on, which Ally hadn’t even realized had been paused, and the group got back to it. The next exercise being scissors. Grett started performing hers slowly, having Ally watch her every move. Doing her best to copy her.
“Remember,” Grett said softly. “Just focus on me. I will help you get through this.”
Next the group switched to holding the swan position. Like before Grett kept her legs and arms slightly lower than in the video. Even if not speaking Ally knew to just focus on Grett. Thankfully Grett was hot, so it made that part easy.
After a few seconds, Ally cramped and did wince slightly. Without another word Grett rested her body. Also putting a bit of relief on her face. Ally smirked a little, but Grett rolled her eyes.
The process repeated itself for a bit. With Grett doing all the modifiers, when not checking the screen for the moves, her eyes never left Ally. And Ally’s never left Grett.
“Alright and we’re done!” Hunter said once the video was over. “How does everyone feel?”
“I am not leaving this mat!” Ally mumbled face planting into the yoga mat. Annie proceeded to meow and walked over to Ally. “Hi Annie. Were you working out too?”
Ally started petting the little cat, who purred softly.
“Rest.” Grett started stroking Ally’s hair. “How does a nice tropical smoothie sound?”
“You can still walk!” Ally gasped but was still smiling.
“I’ll rest with you.” Tess crawled and laid next to Ally. “I feel it all over my body!”
“That means it was working!” Hunter gave both ladies a thumbs up.
“Oh yeah, I see that six pack Tess. It’s hot.”
“Ally!” Tess gripped her shirt a little.
Grett got up from her spot and brushed herself off a little. She watched as Hunter joined her two other girlfriends on the floor and smiled. She felt so much love with the three of them. After everything she had been through it was so much more than she could have asked for. She could hear them laughing with each other. She smiled sweetly and walked into the kitchen and started making the smoothies. It was the least she could do for them.
“Need a hand?” Grett turned to see Ally now standing next to her. Peaking over Hunter and Tess were happily playing with Annie on the floor. “It’s the least I can do.”
“If you want darling but I don’t mind.” Grett continued cutting up the mango as Ally started measuring out some almond milk.
“Thank you for that.” Ally said quietly as she poured the milk into the blender as Grett added some pineapple to it.
“For what?”
“For modifying your workout.” Ally grabbed her arm awkwardly. “I hope I didn’t take out the fun of the workout.”
“Darling I’m a fitness guru.” Grett laughed a little. “Part of my job is making sure workouts are fun for everyone. Yes, you should feel something, but you shouldn’t be in pain. That is not fun.”
“But I couldn’t even do a beginners workout…” Ally mumbled to herself as Grett gingerly placed a hand on her shoulder.
“And that is perfectly fine.” Grett smiled warmly at her girlfriend. “Keep at it, that’s why they have modifiers. I know I can’t get some of those negative thoughts out of your head with words alone. But I have faith in you darling.”
“Thanks, Grett.” Ally grinned.
Soon the smoothies were finished. Grett poured them all into cups and walked over to Hunter and Tess.
“Alright smoothie time!” Hunter cheered as Grett passed him a smoothie, earning her a kiss on the cheek.
“Best post workout treat!” Grett said as she and Ally.
“Good news I can feel my legs again!” Tess announced with a laugh as Ally handed her a smoothie.
“So how about we take it easy for the rest of the day?” Hunter suggested with a slight shrug.
“You don’t have to ask me twice!” Ally sighed but smiled. “Glad I was doing it with you three of course. It made it a lot more fun!”
“I second the last part.” Tess held up her smoothie cup. “So cheers to the four of us?”
“Cheers!”