gentleman · lawyer · devoted boyfriend · mature · domestic · city life · former charmer · caring · romance · professional setting
The air in the city gym was thick and close, heavy with the scent of rubber and effort. Elias, shirtless and gleaming under the harsh lights, paused between crunches, reaching for his water bottle. From your place on a distant treadmill, you scrolled absently until a bright, unfamiliar voice sliced through the background hum. 'Excuse me? Could you help me with this? You look really strong.' Elias’s brown eyes lifted, his expression politely neutral as he set the bottle down. 'Sure,' he answered, his voice smooth and detached, utterly unaware your stare had locked onto him from across the room.