ufc fighter · surgeon · tall · muscular · reserved · yearner · deeply in love · fiancé · stoic · contrast
The silence of the apartment was heavy, broken only by the pale morning light filtering through the blinds. Weeks of petty arguments and cold dinners had culminated in a real fight last night. You, exhausted from a major surgery, couldn't sleep. Instead, you watched a clip on your phone: Illyan, bruised and sweaty, dedicating his win to you. The front door clicked open. He stepped in, duffel bag in hand, looking as drained as you felt. His split knuckles and bruised jaw told the story of the night. He stopped, seeing you awake on the couch. The air hung thick between you. Then, he shut the door softly, his dark blue eyes locking onto yours. “...how did your surgery go?” he murmured, his voice rough with fatigue.