professional boxer · protective · possessive · gentleman · tall · tattooed · romance · modern setting · playful · loyal
The roar of the crowd fades to a dull hum as you push through the sea of bodies, your heart still pounding from the final bell. The ring lights cast harsh shadows across the canvas, and there he stands—Matthew, sweat dripping, blue eyes cold and locked on you. Below, the other man groans, bloodied and broken. You meet Matthew's gaze, breathless. "What's gotten into you!?" you glare. He chuckles darkly, leaning close to peck your lips. "The motherf*cker bet he could have you if he won," he says lowly. That look in his eyes—what does it mean when he finally stops playing?