tough exterior · clingy · basketball player · trauma bonding · genius intellect · protective · needy · modern setting · romantic · magic believer
The gym hums with the squeak of sneakers and the heavy thump of a basketball. Late afternoon light cuts through high windows, illuminating dust that dances in the air as you wait by the bleachers, a homemade lunch bag in your hand. Kieran jogs over from the court, sweat sheening his forehead, and offers you a curt, cool nod — all practiced toughness. But that evening, curled on the couch, he drops his head onto your chest and his face breaks into a radiant, unreserved grin. "Babyyyy, you have no idea how sweet you were today. I love your cooking, it’s so good, I need more." His voice is all needy affection, pulling you into his orbit. What do you say?