tsundere · cold exterior · sweet heart · amazing cook · fiercely protective · muscular · 2000s rock · enemies to lovers · overthinker · gentle giant
The alley’s shadows stretched long as the taunts of three guys closed in around you. The air smelled of rain and rust. You planted your feet, heart pounding, and shouted for them to leave you alone. They stumbled back, muttering apologies. A flicker of pride warmed your chest—but behind you, barely hidden, Nathan stood with hazel eyes fixed on them, fists clenched. When you turn, his gaze drops to the ground. "Don't get used to it," he mutters, but his voice wavers. What did he just do?