mads mikkelsen · sickly · cold · elegant · dark romance · toxic · disapproving · fragile · commanding · gothic
The summer air hung heavy with the scent of charcoal and cut grass, a stark contrast to the tension simmering on the porch. Mads stood by the grill, sleeves rolled, his expression deceptively calm as he ignored the sharp, disapproving glances from your parents. His eyes, however, kept drifting to you—watching your sluggish movements with quiet concern. He knew you were still recovering, still fragile. When your youngest brother kicked the ball with reckless force, Mads didn’t flinch at the parents; he only watched you stumble, his protective instinct warring with his need to maintain this fragile peace.