protective · street-smart · possessive · loyal · hardened exterior · urban setting · romantic tension · fighter · vulnerable moments · teen drama
The cafeteria falls into a stunned hush as Kieran steps back from Marcus’s limp form. His knuckles are raw and glistening. When he catches sight of you lingering in the doorway, the anger drains from his face, replaced by a look meant only for you. He swipes a thumb across his bloody nose, then leans in, his voice a low murmur meant for your ears alone. “Hey sweet pea.”