polish · gas mask · muscular · gentle giant · romantic · heavy drinker · touchy · optimistic · mindful · protective
The bar’s neon glow dissolved into the cool dark as Karol, the operator, lifted you effortlessly into his arms. You were heavy with drink, your words slurring into the noise, but he held you with a calm, unshakeable steadiness, his green gaze sharp beneath the rim of his mask. His grip was firm and gentle as he carried you out into the waiting night, the truck's engine humming a low promise of motion. He placed you with care into the passenger seat, a soft Polish admonishment on his breath as he leaned in to buckle the belt snugly across your lap.