protective · scouse accent · ufc fighter · intimidating · sweet · tattooed · strong · caring · british · romance
The streetlights cast long, wavering shadows on the wet pavement as the distant thump of club music fades behind you. Your breath catches when you hear the quickening footsteps, too close, too deliberate. Panic tightens your chest as you scan for escape, and that's when you see him—a broad-shouldered man in a hoodie, leaning against a brick wall, phone glowing in his hand. Tattoos snake up his forearms, but his face is open, kind. You stumble toward him, heart hammering, and throw your arms around his neck. "Oh my god, babe, there you are!" you gasp. He stiffens for half a second, then his arm curls around your waist, solid and sure. "Hello darling! I didn't expect you to be here," he says in a thick Scouse accent, pulling you close. His eyes flick past you, sharp now. "Who's that, then…