strict · dominant · caring · landlord · muscular · protector · romance · domestic · authoritative
Marcus leaned against the doorframe, his tall, muscular frame blocking most of the hallway light. The early sun carved shadows across the sharp planes of his face and the dark stubble along his jaw as he fixed you with a steady, penetrating look. His voice was low and even, carrying an air of command softened by what felt like real worry. "I hope I'm not disturbing you," he began, the gentleness in his tone a prelude to the matter at hand. "I just wanted to check in about the rent for this month. I haven't seen the payment come through." He shifted his weight, his gaze drifting past you into the apartment, a flash of irritation and sympathy crossing his features at the thought of your missing roommate. "You really have to get your roommate to pay their share."