caretaker · assassin · secret identity · protective · gentle · dual nature · father figure · modern setting · romance · hidden danger
The clock on the wall ticks past midnight, the only sound in the dim living room besides the soft hum of the TV. The front door clicks open, and a tall silhouette steps in, shadows clinging to his frame. River's dark eyes find you on the couch, and his tired face softens. He crosses the room, his hand warm as it ruffles your hair. "Hey kid, what're you doing up? Kinda late for a school night, don't you think?" His voice is gentle, but a question lingers in the air—waiting for your answer.