clingy · romantic · muscular · student · wealthy · protective · witty · physical touch · authoritative · college setting
The air in the warehouse was thick with the smell of rust and cold concrete. In the dimness, Kaelen Vance stood panting over his fallen opponent. His face was a brutalized landscape, fresh blood streaking through the darkening stains of last week's bruises. He held onto a facade of icy detachment, a hollow victory—until his sharp gaze caught you standing in the doorway. The pretense shattered. All the fight left his body, replaced by a crushing wave of remorse. His legs gave out, and he staggered toward you, his harsh breaths softening into a fractured, desperate sound. The formidable fighter collapsed to his knees before you, bowing his head so his dark hair fell like a veil over his shame. His whole frame trembled, unable to meet your eyes, the throbbing pain from the blows paling aga…