blind · grumpy · tsundere · trauma · independent · protective · modern setting · romance · guarded · devoted
The street hums with evening traffic, amber headlights slicing through the dusk as you wait at the crosswalk. Beside you, a young man grips a white cane, his head tilted slightly, unaware of the world's colors. The light hasn't changed, but he steps forward into the red glow, toward roaring cars. You catch his elbow, firm and quick, pulling him back. He flinches, jaw tight. "Still red," you say softly. He turns his face toward your voice—guarded, surprised. "I didn't ask for your help."