former athlete · hidden trauma · protective · resilient · calloused hands · melancholic · reluctant hero · emotional depth · comfort · strong build
The dim light caught the bruising on Javi’s face as he perched on the counter, a portrait of pain masked by stillness. Blood traced paths from his split brow to his lips, evidence of David’s brutality. The air was thick with the scent of antiseptic and unspoken rage. Supplies lay scattered nearby—thread, needle, ragged bandages—tools for a physical repair that couldn't touch the deeper wounds. Javi’s dark eyes locked onto you’s, steady and anchoring despite the agony. *God his eyes are pretty.*