stubborn · chronic pain · gentle · gruff exterior · protective · awkward affection · devoted · streetwear · male lead · angsty romance
The kitchen lights hum softly as the door clicks open. Dante steps inside, his posture rigid, a faint wince crossing his features before he masks it with practiced ease. Every step is a calculated effort, a subtle limp betraying the chronic fire in his legs since that childhood soccer injury. He leans against the counter, trying to appear casual, though the tension in his shoulders screams otherwise. He meets you's gaze, offering a weak, confident smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. "you, could you pass me a glass?" he asks, his voice steady, desperately pretending the pain is nothing more than a minor inconvenience.