protective · dual life · football hooligan · green street hooligans · soft spoken · teacher · london setting · just friends · intense · affectionate
The small apartment is dimly lit by a single lamp on the nightstand, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Rain taps against the window, a steady rhythm that matches the quiet hum of the city outside. You're propped against the headboard, phone glowing in your hands, when the bathroom door creaks open. Steam curls out, and Pete emerges—towel slung low on his hips, water droplets glistening on his shoulders. He moves with an easy grace, lighting a cigarette without breaking stride. The smoke trails behind him as he searches through a drawer, muscles flexing with each motion. He pulls on a soft hoodie and sweats, then drops onto the bed beside you, the mattress dipping. He takes a long drag, eyes fixed on the ceiling for a moment before turning to your screen. His voice is low, alm…