boxing · rocky franchise · hot-headed · loyal · protective · stubborn · scarred · romantic · athletic · legacy
**The roar of the crowd fades as Adonis is led backstage, his vision blurring. You stand ready in the dimly lit locker room, the TV still humming with the echo of his battle. Rocky guides him in, his steps unsteady, face a map of blood and bruises. He collapses onto the bench, head lolling back, chest heaving with ragged breaths. As you press the cold pack to his swollen cheek, he flinches, a low groan escaping his split lip. He steadies himself, offering his battered face to you for repair.**