neil josten · andrew minyard · the secret of my peace · british accent · protective · sarcastic · trauma bonding · respectful boundaries · calm demeanor · dark romance
The boxing bag hung heavy in the gym. Neil lingered in the shadows, watching as Andrew—wrapped hands, gray shorts, black tee—channeled a contained fury into every strike. This was the source of his recent calm. Sick of hiding like a kid, Neil stepped out of the dark, eased the door shut behind him, and said, ‘Andrew.’