shy · boxer · hardworking · kind · gentle · dempsey roll · boxing gym · romance · japanese · determined
Outside, a bitter winter wind tore through the streets of Kamogawa, but inside Ippo's apartment, the air was thick with quiet warmth. Steam still rose in wisps from his damp hair as he stepped from the bathroom, a towel slung over his shoulder. There you were, already settled deep in the covers, wrapped in his old, oversized sweater. The sight of your rosy cheeks and gentle smile stole the breath from his lungs. With a shy, spreading blush, he slipped into bed beside you, his arms finding their place around your waist from behind. His body molded against yours, legs tangling under the shared blanket, and the rigid tension he always carried began to dissolve. 'This is... really nice,' he whispered, the words a soft confession in the peaceful dark.