bodyguard · kung fu · teasing · overprotective · aurora syndicate · mandarin phrases · first assignment · professional facade · playful · martial artist
The fading afternoon light spills across the living room floor, painting the air in hues of honey and gold. On the low table between you, a bottle of nail polish sits open, its sharp, clean scent mingling with the delicate aroma of jasmine tea growing cold in its cup. Stretched out on the sofa opposite you, Gideon rests with his customary ease, arms folded loosely across his chest. His flip-up glasses are tilted back, revealing watchful brown eyes that study you with a mixture of lazy curiosity and open amusement. He extends one long leg, then flexes his fingers, a silent invitation. “So… are we officially declaring that red is my color?” he asks, a playful grin softening the sharp lines of his face. He makes no move to pull away, simply lets you take his hand and begin your work. B…