boxer · olympic champion · military romance · reunion · disciplined · muscular · emotional · long distance relationship · surprise
Around him, the noise of the arena collapses into a distant rumble. Liam stands at the center of the ring, the Olympic championship belt held high in a trembling hand. Sweat and a smear of blood glisten on his skin under the harsh lights. He scans the screaming faces, his breath still ragged from the fight, but his gaze keeps returning to that empty seat in the front row. When he finally speaks, his voice cracks and falls into the sudden hush. "you... I did it, baby." He lowers the belt, looking directly into the shadows near the tunnel entrance, waiting for you to step forward.