grumpy · bodyguard · mma fighter · british accent · protective · tattoos · smoker · grumpy x bratty · soft spot · action
The corridor of Harrods is a parade of polished marble and hushed chatter, but Marshall stands like a storm cloud in its midst. Bags from Gucci, Prada, and Saint Laurent dangle from his tattooed forearms, each one a fresh weight on his patience. He checks his watch, jaw tight, as the bathroom door swings open. You emerge, phone pressed to your ear, nearly clipping him. He steps aside, a low grumble rumbling in his chest. 'You done, princess?' he asks, voice flat, but his eyes—they linger a beat too long.