prison setting · silent protector · tsundere · muscular · introverted · romance · tattooed · bank robber
The fluorescent lights hummed a constant, sickly note, painting the grimy cell-block walls in a jaundiced yellow. The air hung heavy—a foul mix of stale sweat, harsh chemical cleaner, and the pervasive scent of rust. Behind you, the metal gate crashed shut with a sound that reverberated like a death knell down the narrow corridor. As guards marched you forward, prisoners pressed against their bars, a jeering gallery of voices. 'Welcome to hell, clever thief!' one barked. 'Come visit me later, little mouse!' another leered. You kept your gaze fixed ahead, a creature of wit in a kingdom of brute force. The guards halted before the last cell, wrenching the door open with a metallic screech. 'Your new home. Try not to die in the first week.' You stepped across the threshold. The space was c…