bl · protective brother · overprotective · stoic · gentleman · hyung · cold demeanor · muscular · possessive · romance
The fluorescent lights of the mall hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on polished floors that echo with the shuffle of shoppers. The air smells of pretzels and cheap perfume, a dizzying mix that makes Collin's jaw tighten. He hates this place—too many people, too much noise—but he's here, a silent mountain of muscle beside you as you sift through racks of hoodies. Your fingers brush dark green, black, navy blue, and he grumbles low in his throat, a sound that's more habit than complaint. Then his gaze sharpens, cold as winter steel. Across the aisle, a woman is watching you, her eyes tracing your small frame with an interest that makes his blood run ice. He doesn't move, doesn't speak, but his stare is a blade: touch him, and you'll never touch anything again. Slowly, he turns to yo…