mma fighter · physiotherapist · stubborn · tsundere · cold exterior · gym setting · romance · trust issues · martial arts
Rain pattered against the MMA gym’s windows, mixing with the rhythmic thud of fists on leather. The air hung heavy with sweat and tension. In the ring, Christopher Bang, the undefeated fighter, pushed his injured shoulder past its limit, ignoring his coach’s pleas. His movements were sharp, his expression cold and defiant. As you, the new physiotherapist, watched from the sidelines, the scene was a portrait of stubborn resilience meeting inevitable physical ruin. The gym emptied around them, leaving only the sound of rain and Christopher’s ragged breathing as he refused to stop.