Let's Get Physical! Physical! (Kodi)

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Phoenix was probably going to hate Oriel for this....especially since it was Phoenix who gave him the idea. Though hate was probably too strong a word since by this point Oriel was certain he could murder someone and Phoenix still wouldn't turn his back on him. Shit...how Oriel managed a person like that whom he didn't deserve was far beyond his comprehension.

But anyway, it was a good way to pass the time and release all that pent up energy that Oriel started building up over his days of not fucking everything with two legs. And how Oriel understood it, Kodi had been basically put in the same position because his.....not-boyfriend...was too much of a wuss to just take things where they were bound to go anyway. Really! There was attraction! There as like! There was sexy! The only reason Oriel could think of for why he was being such a pussy about it was because Gryph was a virgin and was too fucking scared to take the dive!

Which, granted, wasn't any of Oriel's business, none of it was anyway, so he was at least going to keep that suspicion to himself.

In any case, Oriel had been wanting to go to the gym for quite some time but refused to go alone for fear of looking like he didn't know what he was doing. Which he didn't. Which was also why he insisted that Kodi come along since his web of intelligence(Phoenix) insinuated that Kodi frequented this pit of sweat and chaos. Seriously, how could anyone focus on anything in this place and not be self-conscious? There were people who could see you. There were mirrors so you could see what other people saw of you. Oriel was already feeling overwhelmed and wanting to do a quick u-turn with a blunt "nope" right back out the door. Oriel was visibly stiff walking into that place, his eyes panning back and forth between all the equipment and people on them. He crossed his arms over his torso with a sigh. "Soo...." he drawled out. "The fuck do we do now, Steve?"

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Kodi had been uncomfortable when he'd started coming here too. He hadn't been and still wasn't a people-person, so the thought of being surrounded by people potentially judging him had been daunting. But the more he came, the more he realized that all you had to do was fake confidence, and people wouldn't really notice you. After a while, when he was more comfortable with what he was doing, he didn't need to pretend anymore.

But he understood Oriel's anxiety, which was clear as day in the way he was walking and looking around. Kodi had been pleasantly surprised to hear that he wanted to work out; he wasn't sure where the younger boy had found out, but it might be nice to have a regular workout buddy, if Oriel wanted to make it a habit. The only downside was that Oriel would be getting even more fit and sexy and the only person that would benefit would be his twig of a boyfriend... Grrrr.

Well, at least Kodi had Gryph, and Gryph was hella sexy. With those abs and muscles and wings... Mmmm. If only he'd finally just give in and... Ugh. Kodi didn't want to push him, but he was so sexually frustrated at this point he was starting to go crazy.

He snorted at the nickname. "Fuck, I forgot 'bout that," he grumbled, tugging at the collar of his low-necked, open-sided tank top that no, he totally didn't wear because he wanted to show off in front of this loser. "Well, whadaya want t'work on first? Arms, core, legs?" Kodi started heading towards the arm press as he spoke. "I usually do arms, but that's just me." Assuming Oriel was fine following along, he settled down and, after fixing the weight where he wanted it, gripped the handles and started pumping. "So," he grunted between presses,"what's with the sudden interest in bulkin' up, huh?"

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Oriel knew how to fake confidence. Very well. But that usually only worked when he at least had a sliver of an idea of what he was doing. Oriel had never even set foot in a place like this, so he was going into this blind, which was bound to make him look like a complete fool. And not the kind of fool that Oriel wanted people to think of him as. "I'm good to start with whatever," he said simply.

He didn't even know what would be appropriate to wear to the gym, though Oriel supposed that just his normal dance clothes would work well enough. They were loose and allowed for freedom of movement. Oriel followed along behind Kodi to this machine that looked a little like a sadistic torture device. For now, Oriel was just going to watch and copy what Kodi did when the other boy was done using the machine. "Ain't so much an interest. Just looking for more ways to spend my time outside of cleaning the fucking dorm thirty times a day." He could probably just practice his dance routines thrice as much, but that might be going overboard. "....so...you come here a lot?" Oriel asked, which he instantly regretted because it sounded like a cheesy pick-up line

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Fuck, Oriel could wear anything and look good in it.... Not that Kodi noticed. Or cared. Nope. His breaths came out in steady huffs with each push, though he wasn't straining himself yet; as much as he wanted to show off, Kodi knew it would be dumb to start at a high weight, and try to push himself too hard. "Nng... Fuck, why'd you want t'do that?" he snorted, imagining Oriel cleaning like a little housekeeper. "Phoenix not keepin' you busy enough?" Kodi had been... Far more upset than he wanted to be to hear about the whole exclusive business. Well... He probably wouldn't hook up with Oriel now anyway, with Gryph and all, but fuck he missed the aggressive boy's sex. He let out a huff of laughter. "Nearly every day," he admitted. "Unfortunately, I don't look this good without some effort."

He sent a bright-toothed smiled Oriel's way as he finished his set, letting the weights fall with a light clack as he stood up and rolled out his arms. "You got the gist of it, or do I need t'show you?" he asked. With a grin, Kodi also leaned down to lighten the weights a little. "Wouldn't want t'push you too much on your first day in here," he explained.

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Exactly like he'd done back just before Kodi and Oriel first started a physical relationship, Kodi had hit the nail on the head. Again, Oriel was stuck in a situation where he wasn't getting physical satisfaction his body desired, which had clearly left him sexually frustrated and desperate to expunge that extra energy in any way he could without breaking his promise to Phoenix. "Well, let me think…..Phoenix has school during the day, works most evenings and weekends, comes home too fucking tired to let me fuck his ass, and I'm bound by a man's promise so I can't even get some from via some other means." Was Oriel a little bitter about this? Maaaybe. "So yeah, I've become a fucking housewife and it's driving me a little bit crazy."

Oriel snorted at Kodi's apparent vanity. Which still, in his opinion, didn't match his own. "Trust me, we all go to different lengths to look beautiful," he said, plushing his long hair up like a supermodel. With a laugh, he let it down again and proceeded to tie it up in a tiny bun.

As soon as Kodi had finished his set, Oriel replaced the seat with his own rump and mimicked what he saw Kodi doing. He took note of how Kodi changed the weight-load of the machine. "I'll let you know if you need to change it for me," he assured Kodi with a wry little grin. He started away, grunting a little with each rep. Wasn't so hard…..yet.

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Kodi clucked his tongue sympathetically at Oriel's situation; it was one he was... Well, experiencing himself, so he could understand the frustration. Only, his so far was bound more by expectation than any actual promises... Kodi couldn't believe he'd let himself get that way. What had happened to him? "Sounds like you need t'get out an' blow off some steam," he grunted, swiping a hand through his blue-tinged hair. "Out of Hammel, I mean. Not just workin' out." An idea came to mind, one that made a small grin tug at Kodi's lips. "How's about we go out an' drink sometime? I gotta stash, no need t'crash some lame party or try t'sneak into a bar." He didn't have fake ID, unlike a lot of other kids here (seriously, how did they get those things?), so he got his poison in... Other ways.

Kodi growled right back, eyes sparkling playfully. "You ever thought 'bout gettin' a piercin'?" he asked curiously, twirling on of the rings in his lip. "Bet you'd look sick with one in your eyebrow." No, Kodi was not gossiping about piecing accessories like some girl.

He took the time between sets to roll out his shoulders to prepare for the next one. Kodi bent his neck around to pop the joints, smirking right back at Oriel. "If y'say so," he replied. "Just don't let your vanity fuck you up. Been several times I did that in here, nearly busted by shoulder for good once." It was a rare occasion where the dentokinetic went to such precautions.

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Oriel figured Kodi could understand his situation. The Chinese boy had stupidly roped himself into something similar for something that may or may not happen….fuck, they were both a couple of idiots, weren't they?

The idea of getting out, maybe going off campus, was not a bad one and actually sounded somewhat appealing, especially if Kodi was offering to be his wingman. However, at the mention of drinking, Oriel immediately took a step back from the idea. "Fuck no. I don't drink," he stated curtly. There were reasons for this, though he really didn't want to go into them.

Oriel rose that eyebrow where he himself imagined a nice ring punched through it. "Couple times. Ain't got the money for it, though." Body modifications were just downright sexy to Oriel. He still had that tattoo on his back, the end of it which could be seen peeking out the shoulder of his tank.

"How'm I s'pposed to know if it's too much if I don't try?" he pointed out with a strained grin. Oriel was starting to feel it though. He finished the set and let his arms relax. They burned pleasantly.

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What if things didn't work with Gryphon? Then what? Fuck... Kodi didn't want to think about it. Not only the wasted time, but the wasted energy and emotions he was allowing himself to put into this relationship... Damn. He had gone too far to even think about backing out now.

He did give a surprised grunt at this revelation. "Shit, really? I woulda pegged you for someone that did." Kodi shrugged, nonchalant. "Whatever. I'll prob'ly bring somethin' for me. I've been told I'm nicer when I'm drunk." He gave a sharp-toothed grin. "Who'da thought? I'm so nice already." Kodi snorted a moment later. "Anyway, I got this nice lookout we could go to. It's nice t'just... Get elevated above all the shit." He'd also never taken anyone there before... He'd thought about taking Gryphon, though. This opportunity was just coming sooner.

Kodi clucked. "Too bad. Maybe you better let your sugar daddy save up some cash for one." Because that was all Phoenix was, sure. Hell, it was a fine investment, if Kodi said so himself. Oriel wasn't the only one that dug body mods.

He shrugged and chuckled, swinging his arms a little more to relax the muscles. "Fair 'nough," he replied, settling back into place once Oriel was done. He put the pin in the slot one level higher than he had last time, and got to work. This time, his brow furrowed with more visible effort; he was sure the muscles in his arms were flexing nicely.

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Oriel used to drink. When he was younger. Shit, it felt strange saying that like he was some old man or something, Oriel wasn't even 17 yet! But it was true there was a period where he did it all the time. Oriel wasn't proud of he person he'd been back then. "Yeah, well, lucky you. If you think I'm an asshole now…." He let that sentence hang, putting more weight on the implication. At least he hoped Kodi would get the idea. Though getting out just to hang did sound like a good way to blow off some steam. Relax a little, get a change of scenery….Oriel probably needed it.

"You know what, fuck you Kodi," Oriel snapped with all the affection in the world. "Just you wait, I'm going to get myself a job of my own so I don't got to depend on nobody for nothing." Oriel didn't like having to depend on anyone…he'd rather Phoenix depend on him instead.

Oriel got out of the seat and let Kodi replace it. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't enjoying watching the muscles on Kodi's arms flex with tension as he pumped them. And he wasn't being subtle about it either. After all, there was no rule or promise that said he couldn't look. A despicable loop-hole, but a loop-hole nonetheless. Oriel let a small, perverted smirk cross his lips. "How many times we gotta use this one 'til we change machines or whatever?" Oriel really knew nothing about how to work out with weights.

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Alcohol was Kodi's friend. It made life a little more bearable for him when he felt way too overwhelmed. It was like... His own unhealthy anti-anxiety medication. "What? You can't be any worse than y'are already," Kodi snorted, lips twitching into a smile. "But c'mon, I won't make y'drink if you don't wanna. I ain't that desperate t'get you inebriated enough t'fuck me again," he went on, grin widening. Even though he was fairly certain they'd both leap at the chance again, if given it. Damn emotional relationships...

"Just told ya, not fuckin'," he smirked, flipping the bird right back at Oriel. "An' I'm sure ya will. I gotta do that too... One'a these days." He grumbled and swept his fingers through his hair again. He'd been looking at applying at a bookstore... They had an opening, at least. But he wasn't going to tell Oriel that.

Ahh, yes, that was what Kodi enjoyed, feeling Oriel's eyes drinking in his rippling muscles. He shot a cocky, if strained, grin his way, but didn't say anything. He finished off his set with a loud puff and stood again, rolling out his shoulders once more. "I usually do three sets on each machine," he explained. "Next we can do some leg stuff to give the arms a break." He prodded Oriel's shoulder with a snerk.

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Kodi used alcohol to numb his problems, Oriel used…..danishes. And excessive exercise. And sex. Mostly sex. And now that that wasn't much an option anymore, there was a huge window of coping that needed to be filled by…something. Not alcohol though, as tempting as it was…..maybe he should take up scrap-booking?

"Trust me, you don't want to see me drunk," he insisted. Last time he had a drink, after so long of not, there'd been so much chaos in the aftermath that he'd promised himself he'd stay away from it. "Yeah, you know, date rape's pretty low, even for you, a guy who hits girls and bites other people's boyfriends." They hadn't been boyfriends back then, but were close enough.

"One of these days? You actually looking?" Oriel didn't peg Kodi as a working man either.

Yup, the tension was high between these two and the only thing Oriel could do was….look. Fuck it all. Oriel sighed. "Seems like a lot, but what do I know?" Oriel exchanged places with Kodi and started again, setting the weight pin back where it was last time before Kodi get to it. "Sounds great," he grunted as he started again. Oriel probably had a lot more strength in his legs anyway. He used them everyday, after all.

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Kodi shrugged, unimpressed. "Yeah, well, I'd determine that if I saw it," he replied. "I'm sure I could take ya." He didn't realize just how bad Oriel really was. "I mean, shit, you've already beat me half t'death, can't be worse than that." He snorted at what came next, shooting Oriel a sneer. "You're never gonna let me forget those, are you?" he growled. "Stop fuckin' bringin' up the past. I've gone though 'nough shit." He doubted Oriel would ever let him off the hook for those two things, though.

His cheeks flushed a little at the question, and he hoped it just seemed like it was from exertion. "Maybe," he replied vaguely, skimming his eyes over the weight room and avoiding looking at Oriel. "I want money for more tattoos an' shit, y'know." And they were expensive.

Kodi made sure to throw in some pretty guttural grunts this time around, though they weren't particularly necessary. Just wanted to give Oriel an idea of what he was missing.... Anyway. "You'll get used to it," he replied, beginning to stretch out his legs. "S'why I didn't want t'push you too hard yet." Once Oriel was done, Kodi did his last, heaviest set, and then waited for Oriel to do his before wandering over to the leg curl machine. "This one feels kinda weird, but I kinda like it," he hummed, laying down into place and beginning to curl his legs in and out. He couldn't help but wonder if people were staring at the two 'dangerous' boys being together in here.

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Oriel wasn't going to say any more about his behaviors under the influence. Oriel was determined not to take any anyway, even if Kodi decided to. Even if Kodi tried to get him to, Oriel was more than willing to just say "fuck off". Oriel snorted at his reply. "The day both Phoenix and George come running to me giggling 'bout how much they love you is the day I forget it ever happened." This was essential for Kodi's emotional recovery, Oriel told himself. He'd thank him later for pushing him….probably.

"Yeah…" Oriel mused. "I want to get more too." But the best he could do at the moment was temporary tattoos and Tak's henna, because there was no way he was getting a real tattoo or piercing from anyone less than a professional. He scanned his eyes over Kodi and his ink. "What you looking to get next anyway?" he asked, curious. Oriel knew what he and Phen were going to get, once they'd save up enough.

"….well, now you're just putting on a show," he observed with a smirk. While Oriel was definitely watching the other boy flex and look otherwise very attractive, the grunts were overdoing it a little. He appreciated the effort though.

After completing their work on the arm press, Oriel followed Kodi to the next mechanism, still having no clue how it was supposed to work. "…these things make you get into some pretty awkward positions, don't they?"

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Kodi rolled his eyes, huffing at the idea of that ever happening. "I ain't capable of bein' loved, so I guess I'll be stuck forever," he grumbled, brow furrowed. Be able to put up with him, maybe. Like him, highly unlikely. Love? Out of the question. "Did you tell Phoenix you were comin' here with me?" he asked with a wry grin. "I bet he loved that idea." He was fairly certain the pixie was afraid Kodi was going to try to steal Oriel from him... And if not for Gryph, he would have been totally right.

The only tattoo that Kodi currently had was the "Life fast, die young" ink sprayed across his collarbone, very visible with what he was wearing now. His piercings were more numerous - ears, lip, tongue, back of the neck. "Your tat's fuckin' sexy," he drawled, remembering seeing it during the good ol' days. Kodi shrugged, thinking. "I dunno. Maybe your name on my ass." He stuck out his tongue and grinned, leering at Oriel. "Or somethin' big on my back. Haven't decided yet." He would love to get some book quotes... But he wasn't going to say that either.

"Yeah, you enjoyin' it?" he grunted, uncaring if it was too much. He was enjoying himself. Although, he was also finding that he was having a hard time keeping his teeth in line with all the effort; the tips of his canines were starting to peek out over his bottom lip against his will. Stupid ability....

Kodi snorted, shooting a sultry look up at the younger boy. "You'd know all about awkward positions, wouldn't you?" he clucked, grabbing tightly around the hand grips as he finished his set. He was very aware of the 'position' this machine was putting him in, and looked forward to Oriel's turn. He hopped off once he was done and motioned the other boy to do the same. "Your turn, hotass."

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"Hey, I didn't either," he pointed out. "If even I could get somebody to put up with my shit…" Then it should be possible for Kodi too. Though Oriel was more optimistic for Kodi than he was for himself. Oriel still felt like one of these days he was going to completely screw up and Phoenix would realize that he wasn't worth sticking around for. There was still so much the pixie boy didn't know him. Oriel wasn't sure if he'd ever be able to tell Phoenix everything. "'Course I did," he said with a glare. Oriel wanted Phoenix know know what he was up to so there'd be no misunderstanding about what they were doing.

Oriel and Phoenix had intentions to get a tattoo together once they'd saved up enough. An infinity symbol on their wrists, something like a promise ring. It would have been more effective on their ring fingers but Oriel's meta ability might create some complications with that, so the wrist was the next best place. Though Kodi didn't need to know about that. "Thanks," he said dryly. He'd gotten the thing on his back a couple years ago and now it seemed…a little childish. But Oriel wasn't about to get rid of it either.

"Maaybe," he decided. "Reminds me of old times." Maybe Oriel should reciprocate with his own performance?

Oriel just smiled cheekily as Kodi finished his set. Kodi knew about that too, so there was hardly a need to comment. He slid onto the bench, not quite sure if he was doing it right. "Like this?" he asked to confirm the position. This really was awkward.