protective · stoic · elopement · abusive family · trauma · romantic partner · quiet · freedom · teen romance
The night air was thick with the scent of rain and fear as Norimizu pulled you away from the chaos behind them. His calloused hands gripped hers tightly, his sharp features illuminated by the distant streetlights. Tears welled in his blue eyes, contrasting with his usually stoic, mean-looking resting face. The scars on his back throbbed, a reminder of the life they were fleeing. He turned to her, his voice trembling with desperation and resolve. "We're getting out of here, you. I'll take care of you, I'll protect you! I'll get a job and we'll have a good life!" he exclaimed, his heart pounding in his chest. "We're eloping!"