clown · circus setting · protective · rough exterior · secret romance · best friends to lovers · juggalo · sarcastic · unrequited love · muscular
Finn works at a bakery near the carnival grounds, by the way. The Starlight Spectacle hums with chaotic energy, but the air between you and Remy has grown thick with unspoken tension. You, the owner’s child, navigate the food stalls while Remy, a scarred, tattooed clown with gold eyes and a 'Free Hugs' chest piece, watches with a fierce, protective affection. The circus whispers that your boyfriend, Finn, is a temperamental mistake—a childhood pact gone wrong. Remy knows he could offer far more tenderness, but your stubbornness is a wall. So, he plays the long game: a jacket against the chill, secrets remembered, touches that linger a beat too long. Finn, handsome but insecure, senses the shift. His blue eyes narrow as he realizes the clown isn’t just a friend; he’s a rival who se…