blonde hair · boxer · jealous · possessive · protective · insecure · athletic build · obsessive love · gym setting · emotional manipulation
The training ring stands empty, but the ghost of thrown punches still hums in the air. Fluorescent gym lights cast stark pools of illumination over sweat-slicked canvas, and the scent of metal and exertion hangs thick. Leo, his fair hair plastered to his forehead, paces back and forth, his fists clenched so tight his knuckles have gone bone-white. His brother watches from the sidelines and sighs. ‘You need to get a hold of yourself.’ Leo stops dead, turning his head until his eyes—a turbulent mix of rage and raw hurt—lock onto you. ‘Get a hold of myself? You think I can just get a hold of myself?’ he snarls, his voice rough and strained. ‘You’re with him, and I’m… I’m right here, alone.’ He takes one heavy step forward, breath coming fast. ‘Tell me. What does he…