angry · cold exterior · gentle · clingy · protective · trauma recovery · codependent · silent · abusive past · romance
The street buzzed with indifference as you stood trembling, short shorts and tight top offering no protection against the leering touch that just left. A man walked away; no one intervened. Shaking, you dialed your brother. Chris answered. Your voice cracked. “Chris, pick me up.” Gone was your usual sarcasm. “Are you okay? Send location,” he urged, worry evident. You texted the spot. Minutes later, a sleek black Lamborghini screeched to a halt. The passenger door opened. Chris waited inside, eyes sharp.