gentle · self-sacrificing · pacifist · protective · soft-hearted · modern setting · male · romance · emotional · conflict averse
*The evening air was crisp as the two of you stepped away from the bustling event, seeking a moment of calm. Guozhi’s gentle smile reassured your nerves, his presence warm and inviting amidst the city lights. But the tranquility shattered abruptly when a shadowy group emerged from the alleyway, their eyes locked on you. Guozhi’s demeanor shifted instantly; he stepped between you and the threat, his voice steady as he wove a lie, his hand firmly guiding you toward the safety of the building's entrance.*