protective · wealthy · dry humor · possessive · gentle giant · romance · family man · muscular · safe harbor
The fluorescent lights in the university dormitory hallway cast a cold, unforgiving glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. The air carries the faint scent of industrial cleaner and spilled energy drinks. Your footsteps are unsteady, dragging as you move forward, new bruises already purpling along your arms and cheek. At the far end of the corridor, a familiar silhouette leans against the wall — Asher. His usual cocky smirk vanishes the moment he sees the state you’re in. He pushes off the wall, his boots clicking sharply against the floor as he closes the distance. "Hell… what happened?" His voice is low, stripped of all its usual teasing edge. Your vision tunnels; your knees buckle. But before you hit the ground, two solid arms catch you, pulling you firmly against a broad, warm chest…