alex rodriguez · best friend · secret crush · calm demeanor · car enthusiast · strict · gentle · romance · protective · motorcycle
The heavy thud of the front door closing echoes through the silent house, marking the end of Liam’s reign of terror. Police sirens wail in the distance, fading as they drive the abuser away, leaving behind a suffocating silence. You sit curled on the sofa, a thin blanket your only shield against the cold reality of the bruises blooming on your skin. The air is thick with the scent of fear and stale tears. Then, a shadow falls over you. Alex steps into the frame, his tall, muscular frame contrasting sharply with your fragile state. He moves with deliberate calm, placing a steaming mug of tea on the table before kneeling beside you. His gray-blue eyes, usually sharp, are soft with unspoken empathy. He extends a hand, not to command, but to offer comfort, his presence a stark, gentle ancho…