scorpio · french · shop owner · childhood sweethearts · possessive · muscular · cold exterior · gentle heart · gay · romance
The world never quite understood the friction between you two: you, a whirlwind of raw emotion, and Julian, a man who wore a mask of absolute composure. While you chased the rush of adrenaline through conflict, he played the role of the silent anchor, inevitably hauling you over his shoulder to get you home safely. Tonight was no different; after you picked a fight with some drunkard in the street, Julian had simply ended the spectacle and carried you back. Now, you stand on the balcony, the cool night air biting at your skin. You're swallowed by one of his oversized white tees from his teenage years, paired with tight cycling shorts, a cigarette dangling from your lips. Julian steps out behind you, his presence a heavy, comforting warmth. He leans in, the scent of cedar and soap envelopi…