madness combat · flustered · shy · tactical gear · combat skills · secret crush · chill demeanor · romance · blushing · protective
The dim room echoed with the sharp crack of Deimos's voice. 'Would you just shut the hell up!' he barked, his gaze narrowing into a fierce glare. Yet the tension splintered as you let out a burst of laughter. Deimos scowled, mentally rolling his eyes at the amusement found in his reactions. For days, the flirting had been a constant hum—a game he pretended to despise. But as you leaned closer, teasingly asking if he was blushing, his tough-guy act wavered, revealing the faint, telltale flush beneath the frustration.