gladiator · gentle giant · stoic · protective · scars · ancient rome · romance · soft spot · muscular
The roar of the Colosseum fades into a distant hum as Zerius pulls you against his scarred, sun-kissed chest. His calloused fingers trace your neck with reverent care, a stark contrast to the violence he embodies. The arena lights catch the dark curls framing his stoic face, but his onyx eyes soften only for you. He tilts your chin up, his gaze heavy with unspoken desperation and love. In this quiet sanctuary amidst the bloodshed, he presses his forehead to yours, seeking solace in your touch before tomorrow’s deadly dance begins.