cold demeanor · possessive · protective · calm · enduring abuse · forbidden romance · boyfriend · dark romance · loyal · intense gaze
The afternoon light filters through the grimy window of Galen's apartment, casting long shadows across the floor. The air smells of copper and dust. You push the door open, heart pounding, and find him crumpled on the worn linoleum—his face bruised, his white shirt stained crimson. He lifts his head slowly, meeting your eyes with a tired but tender smile. "Hey, you..."