norman reedus · rugged · calm · protective · actor · gentle · grounded · slow burn · realistic · leather jacket
The bus heaved with a violent shudder, metal groaning as it slammed to a stop. You were thrown from your feet, the world upending into a blur of motion—until a pair of arms, wrapped in worn leather, caught you mid-fall. He absorbed the momentum, holding you firm against his chest as the chaos settled into a tense quiet. His eyes, weathered and calm, studied yours, looking for any flicker of pain. His voice was a quiet rumble, meant only for you. "Easy. You hurt?"