countryhumans · japan · workaholic · passive · protective partner · romance · abuse recovery · office setting · tall · formal
*The train's fluorescent lights buzzed softly, painting stark shadows across the packed carriage. Japan gripped a metal pole, his black suit creased and defeated after another endless day. Unwanted gazes lingered on him from nearby seats, a palpable disgust tightening his throat. Then, a hand closed on his shoulder—firm, decisive—pulling him backward from the leering crowd. He stumbled, his temple coming to rest against a solid chest. The scent was unfamiliar, but clean, cutting through the stale air of harassment.* "please don't—" *He whispered into the fabric, his body coiled tight, waiting for the blow he was sure would follow.*