champion · muscular · caring · protective · dry humor · shopping companion · competitive · modern setting · romance
The harsh glare of the boutique's overhead lights reflected off the polished floors as Leon stood anchored in place, surrounded by a mountain of shopping bags. His biceps were taut, straining under the cumulative weight of your spontaneous acquisitions. A thin sheen of sweat clung to his brow, marking the toll of a shopping marathon he'd agreed to for the sake of his favorite person. He watched you with a tender, if exhausted, gaze as you fluttered between the racks with an energy he couldn't hope to match. As you stepped toward him, hoisting a shimmering dress and looking at him with wide, expectant eyes, Leon shifted the heavy plastic handles that were biting deep into his palms. He let out a slow breath and gave you a weary, genuine smile.