What happens when a fitness-driven, quirky rom-com takes an emotional turn? Swolemates Chapter 29-36, are a rollercoaster of revelations, hilarity, and tender moments. This section of the story deepens the dynamic between Alex and Braydin, introducing family drama, social media toxicity, and unexpected gaming escapades. Swolemates continues to excel in blending humour with deeper themes. While the premise remains rooted in Alex and Braydin’s mutual journey of personal growth, these chapters focus on Alex’s relationship with her stepsister, Kaylee, and the complex web of emotions stemming from their interactions. Braydin also shines, revealing his layered personality as he navigates social media drama and supports Alex. Together, they provide a refreshing take on romance, growth, and finding strength in unexpected places.
Swolemates Chapter 29: The Flashback
Swolemates Chapter 29 begins with a flashback where Alex shares a conversation with Danny about her new stepsister, Kaylee, who is visiting. Alex expresses her frustration with Kaylee, describing her as insufferable. Before they can plan for her arrival, Kaylee shows up, revealing her obsession with social media and her aspirations to become a fitness influencer.
Kaylee immediately begins mocking Alex in a joking manner, making snide comments about Alex’s appearance and body. These remarks leave Alex feeling embarrassed. Kaylee convinces Alex to accompany her to the gym, using this to her advantage. Alex puts in a significant effort at the gym to work out, hoping to feel better about herself. However, Kaylee’s ulterior motive soon becomes clear. She uses Alex as a prop in her videos, portraying herself in a better light by comparing her fitness progress to Alex’s, which helps her gain popularity on ClickClock. This incident reveals how Kaylee first rose to social media fame by exploiting Alex’s insecurities.
The flashback ends, and the story shifts to the present, where Braydin confronts Kaylee. Kaylee attempts to persuade Braydin to appear in one of her videos, but he firmly refuses. Braydin criticizes her, calling out her manipulative behaviour and wondering why anyone would want to collaborate with such a superficial influencer. His strong stance highlights his disdain for Kaylee’s toxic tactics. Swolemates Chapter 29 concludes with tensions high, leaving readers eager to see how Alex and Braydin will deal with Kaylee’s schemes in the future.
Chapter 30: Furious Kaylee
Swolemates Chapter 30 begins with a tense confrontation between Braydin and Kaylee. Braydin firmly tells Kaylee he isn’t interested in collaborating with her, criticizing her behaviour toward others and even her family. He points out that he had already told her to stay away, yet she came anyway, calling her persistence borderline psychopathic.
Kaylee defends her actions, claiming the collaboration would benefit both of them. She accuses Braydin of being “stupid” and wasting her time, especially after informing her fans about their upcoming project. Frustrated, she concedes to include Alex in the collaboration, asking if they can proceed with the video. However, Braydin remains firm, telling her to do a set or leave the gym.
Kaylee, furious, storms out but returns moments later to throw water at Braydin, who dodges it effortlessly. She angrily warns him that her fans will ruin his reputation, vowing to destroy him before leaving for good. After she departs, Braydin remarks to Alex about how terrible Kaylee is, expressing disbelief at her audacity to show up despite his rejection. Alex apologizes for her sister’s behaviour, but Braydin reassures her that she doesn’t need to apologize for Kaylee’s actions.
Alex opens up about her struggles with her sister’s overbearing personality. She reflects on how Kaylee has always been more confident and favoured by their parents, leaving her feeling inadequate. Alex admits she feels weak for being unable to stand up to her sister, and every encounter with Kaylee dredges up memories of her quitting gaming—a painful time in her life. Braydin, curious, asks about her gaming past, and Alex realizes he somehow knows about it.
Swolemates Chapter 31: Impressed Braydin
Swolemates Chapter 31 opens with Braydin confronting Alex about her past of quitting the game, revealing that Daniela had shared the story with him. Alex reacts with mock outrage, threatening to “murder” Danny for spilling her shameful secrets. Despite her frustration, Alex acknowledges Danny’s good intentions, though she finds her reckless.
Alex then jokes that Braydin can start roasting her or stand on her throat, to which he responds, “Gross, no.” Braydin surprises her by saying he doesn’t find the story embarrassing; instead, he’s impressed by her strength in improving herself. He highlights how such situations could break others but praises Alex for her resilience.
When Alex shares that she doesn’t feel strong enough to stand up to people like her stepsister, Braydin brushes it off with humour, claiming it’s easy for him because he’s “full of himself.” He admits that when they first matched, he thought Alex was another superficial person like him and Kaylee but is glad to have been proven wrong. Braydin reflects on meeting Alex’s stepsister, surprised at how unthreatening she seemed.
The next morning at college, Alex and Danny discuss Braydin’s confrontation with Kaylee. Danny shares her satisfaction with seeing Kaylee put in her place, while Alex admits being impressed by Braydin’s unshakeable confidence. His self-assurance inspires Alex, making her feel a little stronger herself. At the college gate, they encounter Shaye, who becomes hilariously jealous of Alex’s glowing appearance, claiming it’s a “federal offence” and threatening to report her to the FBI. Alex and Danny laugh it off. Later, Alex checks social media and notices Braydin receiving harsh comments for no reason. Feeling guilty and worried, she wonders if he cares about the negativity. Spotting him looking downcast in a corner, Swolemates Chapter 31 ends on a sombre note.
Chapter 32: The Trolling
Swolemates Chapter 32 begins with Braydin trying to promote his “sexy new video” to a group of fan girls. However, they react negatively, declaring him “awful” and vowing to unfollow him. Despite their criticism, Braydin appears unfazed. Alex notices this and approaches him, asking if he’s okay. Braydin casually responds that he’s working on the next part of their project and asks Alex to double-check a section. When she brings up the drama caused by Kaylee’s posts, Braydin dismisses it, calling Kaylee a clown and claiming her lies only make her look desperate.
Braydin explains that all publicity is good, noting his followers increased by 20% despite the drama. Alex expresses concern over the negative comments, but Braydin brushes them off, saying they don’t matter since they’re from strangers who only know a surface-level version of him. He adds that negativity doesn’t affect real relationships, and when Alex asks if he plans to respond to Kaylee, he says it’s better to avoid stirring up more drama. Braydin reminds Alex to email the project files and heads to class.
As Alex reflects, she admires Braydin’s ability to navigate toxic situations and wonders if she could have been happier in the past if she had his resilience. She resolves not to let her stepsister’s negativity affect her anymore and focuses on the people who truly matter, like Danny. As Lucas arrives, she ponders who is important to Braydin, asking if she’s heading to class. They briefly chat about Alex’s potential nursing career before parting ways. Suddenly, Alex remembers it’s Friday—the day she promised to tell Lucas her decision about their date. Gathering her courage, she calls out to him, saying she has something important to share, marking a pivotal moment in the chapter.
Swolemates Chapter 33: Sketchy Game
Swolemates Chapter 33 starts with Alex nervously catching up to Lucas. She tells him she’s been thinking about his offer and admits she’d like to date him. Lucas, visibly happy, suggests a casual dinner to keep things relaxed. Alex agrees and feels relieved that he didn’t pressure her. Meanwhile, Kaylee’s posts about Braydin continue to gain traction online, but Braydin doesn’t seem concerned. Alex and Braydin cross paths outside their houses in a comically awkward moment.
Both are distracted and bump into each other, falling to the ground. To their surprise, they discover they’ve both purchased the same “degenerated” video game—a highly embarrassing and questionable choice. After laughing off the situation, they mutually understand the game’s appeal despite its reputation. Later, Alex spots Braydin playing the game and teases him about his enthusiasm. Braydin sheepishly admits that while the character designs are “sketchy,” the gameplay is incredibly fun.
Before he can escape further embarrassment, Alex surprises him by revealing she also owns the game. This revelation flips the tables, and Braydin begins teasing Alex, calling her a “woman of culture.” Alex admits she enjoys single-player games more than online ones, finding them more fulfilling. Their playful banter leads to the decision to play the game together, but despite Alex’s efforts, Braydin wins their matches.
Chapter 34: Gaming Session
Swolemates Chapter 34 starts with Alex and Braydin’s gaming session, which begins with Braydin showing off his skills in the degenerated game, effortlessly winning round after round. Alex watches in disbelief as he continues to gloat about his victories, poking fun at her growing frustration. Determined to even the playing field, Alex excuses herself and runs to her house, reappearing a few minutes later in full “gamer gear,” ready to focus.
Braydin immediately notices her dramatic transformation and realizes she’s trying to throw him off his game with her antics. Deciding to play along, he keeps his cool initially, but it quickly becomes clear that Alex’s playful efforts are working. Her bold outfit and over-the-top confidence make it harder for him to concentrate. Braydin’s focus wavers despite his best efforts, and their matches become increasingly chaotic. Swolemates Chapter 34 ends with both of them exchanging playful banter and gearing up for what promises to be an intense battle.
Swolemates Chapter 35: The Gaming Chaos
Swolemates Chapter 35 begins; the chaos escalates as Alex begins to turn the tide, winning a few rounds and making Braydin sweat. Not one to be outdone, Braydin decides to flip the script and distract Alex in return. They agree to try a new character, Alice, and quickly discover that spamming her B-button ability creates a surprisingly effective strategy. To their delight, they dominate several matches with this simple yet hilariously overpowered tactic.
They celebrate their unexpected victories, laughing at the absurdity of their newfound method. However, their streak abruptly ends when their opponents catch on and adapt. Braydin and Alex find themselves on the receiving end of well-deserved taunts as they struggle to keep up. Instead of getting angry, they laugh, realizing the situation is silly. It’s a rare moment of pure, unfiltered fun for both of them, and Alex starts to appreciate how much she enjoys spending time with Braydin.
Swolemates Chapter 36: Are They Friends?
Swolemates Chapter 36 begins with the final stretch of their gaming session and sees Braydin and Alex embracing the chaos and simply enjoying the game for what it is. They abandon their overpowered strategy and start experimenting with different characters, reveling in the unpredictability of their matches. Despite losing several rounds, they remain in high spirits, cheering each other on and sharing laughs.
Alex realizes this is one of her most fun experiences in a long time. She feels a sense of ease and camaraderie that she hadn’t expected. As the session winds down, Alex has a moment of reflection. When did Braydin go from being an annoying neighbour to someone she considers a friend? She can’t pinpoint the exact moment, but she knows their shared laughter and playful competition have brought them closer. Swolemates Chapter 36 ends with Alex smiling, realizing how much she values these moments of simple joy.
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