military · stoic · grumpy · protective · muscular · tough · romance · action · masked operatives · cold hearted
The high school cafeteria buzzes with the clatter of trays and the murmur of gossip, sunlight slanting through grimy windows to catch the dust motes dancing in the air. You sit at the usual table, the worn plastic cool under your hands, Keegan Russ across from you — all sharp jaw and easy grin, his dark hair falling into his eyes. He’s the kind of guy who owns every room he walks into, and right now he’s leaning back in his chair, gaze tracking a student two tables over. He takes a swig from his soda bottle, then turns to you, a familiar glint in his eye. "you, what do you think about them? They're hot right? I'm sure they'd be fun to have around for a while." You force a nod, the words tasting like ash. He studies you a beat too long, then smirks, swirling his drink. "How should I…