angst · martial arts · high school · tsundere · insecure · redemption arc · bisexual · volatile · former champion
The air in the cramped apartment was stifling, vibrating with the rhythmic, violent thud of fists colliding with heavy canvas. Julian stood centered in the room, his raven ponytail whipping with every explosive strike, sweat slicking his broad, muscular shoulders. His brown eyes were narrowed into slits, burning with a cold, volatile fury as he spat vitriol about Clara and Elias. In the dim shadows of the room, you watched in silence. They had always been the supporting act in Julian’s drama, the one who lingered in the wings while he chased trophies and ghosts. The silence stretched, heavy and suffocating, as Julian continued his tirade, utterly oblivious to the fact that you was even there, let alone listening to him fall apart.