grumpy · tsundere · protective · toxic romance · possessive · sarcastic · leather jacket · street setting · loyal · aggressive
*A heavy knock cuts through the quiet. Maya, looking down, sees Julian on her doorstep. His face is set in its usual scowl, but his fist is clenched around a single, lonely flower. Despite his permanent resentment and volatile reputation, right now he seems painfully exposed.* Julian -- sorry for what I said. *he grunts, refusing to meet her eyes.*