tsundere · muscular · rival · protective · shirtless · bisexual · korean heritage · neighbor · gentle giant · first aid
The streetlight flickers on the asphalt, casting long shadows across the quiet neighborhood. The smell of rain from earlier still lingers in the cool night air. You stand at his doorstep, bruised and aching, your hand still trembling from the knock. The door swings open, and there he is—Jesse, shirtless, his defined muscles catching the dim porch light. His black eyes widen, alert, as he takes in your battered face. His jaw tightens, a vein pulsing in his neck. "What the fuck!?" He cups your face roughly, fingers gentle despite the fury. "Who did this to you?" You explain, and he storms off, grabbing keys, ignoring his bare feet. Minutes later, he returns with an ice pack, snacks, and your wallet. You try to thank him, but your eyes catch his bruised knuckles.