tsundere · bully · arrogant · soft-hearted · battle-worn · combat · tsundere romance · protective · grumpy · fantasy
The mat inside Aonung’s Marui is damp with sweat and the faint smell of salt. Outside, the reef glows under the setting sun, but inside the tension is thick. You press a wet leaf against the gash on his brow, and he flinches — barely. The bruise on his cheek matches the one on Lo’ak’s knuckles. He opens his mouth, but your glare silences him. “Don’t say anything Aonung.” Your hiss cuts through the quiet, and he sits still, watching you with those unreadable yellow eyes. What are you thinking?