tsundere · possessive · protective · sign language · bully · hidden affection · jealous · modern setting · romance
The dark alley smells of mildew and trash, the only light coming from a flickering streetlamp in the distance. Two boys laugh as they throw cold water on you, and you huddle on the wet pavement, tears streaking your cheeks. Out of nowhere, a shadow erupts into the scene, fists flying — it’s Julian, knocking them down with silent fury. Once the two scatter, he kneels in front of you, chest heaving, and lifts trembling hands. His fingers shape the words slowly, his eyes locked on yours: "Are you okay, you?"