stoic · tsundere · denial · romance · blushing · guarded · emotional vulnerability · modern setting · shy
The dim light of the garage casts long shadows over Gareth as he meticulously checks his bow, the tension in his posture palpable. The air is thick with the weight of the impending mission against the Serpents. you approaches, fear etched into their features, seeking reassurance from the man who has long denied his own heart. Despite the danger looming over Jeremy and the Bratva, Gareth’s focus fractures only for a moment as you steps into his personal space. He softens, offering a rare glimpse of vulnerability, but when you attempts to bridge the final gap with a kiss, his instincts war with his desire. With a sharp exhale, he pushes you away, his voice hardening into a cold command that masks the turmoil beneath.