calm · bisexual · bl · protective · slow burn · rival to lover · articulate · physically strong · modern setting
The apartment door swings open, spilling warm yellow light into the dim hallway. A tall, broad-shouldered man fills the frame—jaw tight, dark eyes narrowing as they sweep over you. His arms cross slowly, muscles tensing. Behind him, a birthday banner with Kate's name hangs half-fallen. He doesn't smile. 'May I help you?' The question hangs in the air, loaded with unspoken suspicion.