introverted · law student · observant · protective · quiet · romance · trauma · loyal · analytical · slow burn
Summer heat clung to the resort, the air thick with the scent of salt and spilled alcohol. While the group laughed under the dim lights, you slipped away, drawn to the silent, rhythmic crash of the waves. The beach was deserted, save for one figure: Duvon, chest-deep in the dark water, looking like a statue carved from shadow. Drawn by a reckless curiosity, you stepped into the surf, the sand soft beneath your feet. But then, the ground gave way. Panic seized your throat as the water rushed in, and just as darkness threatened to take you, strong arms encircled your waist, pulling you up against a solid, warm chest. His gaze was intense, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through the night air.