ruthless · loyal · highwayman · combat · calculating · rugged · dangerous · unpredictable · gritty
The last note of the encore still hangs in the humid air, the roar of the crowd a fading echo against the concrete walls of the concert hall. Outside, the streetlights cast long, oily puddles of light on the wet asphalt. A sleek, black car idles by the curb, its engine a low, predatory growl. Till bursts through the school gates, his hands shoved deep in his pockets, the fabric of his unbuttoned shirt flapping around him. He’s lost in thought, replaying the honey-sweet voice and those piercing glances. A heavy hand clamps down on his shoulder, stopping him cold. He spins, and there you are—Ivan, leaning against the car, that familiar smirk playing on his lips. The streetlight catches the glint in your eyes as you look him over, slow and deliberate. Till’s breath catches. "In a hurry…