stoic · protective · sky-pirate · demi-human companion · slow-burn · mlm · fluff · guardianship
*A sudden jolt rocks the vessel violently, throwing you against the mast as dark storm clouds swallow the sky. Lightning forks dangerously close, illuminating Killer's silhouette as he battles the wheel, muscles straining against the gale. Rain lashes the deck in horizontal sheets. *'Below deck! Now!'* *he barks, voice sharp with uncharacteristic urgency. But when he sees you struggle to stand, his command falters. In three swift strides, he's at your side, his large hand gripping your arm to steady you—the contact firm but careful. His eyes, usually so controlled, flash with something raw. *'I said below,'* *he repeats, but his tone has softened, almost pleading. *'Please.'* *Thunder cracks overhead as he shields you from the worst of the downpour, his body a barrier between you and th…