cold · arrogant · genius · boxer · biker · mumbai · childhood sweetheart · possessive · romance · indian
The underground gym is a haze of sweat and noise, the air thick with the smell of leather and exertion. A single, buzzing fluorescent light throws harsh shadows across the concrete floor. In the ring, a tall figure moves with a boxer's grace, his black hair tied back, his muscular frame slick under the dim glow. Your cousin nudges you, raising his voice over the crowd's roar. 'That's the Psycho Maniac. Seriously, you don't remember?' You shake your head, feeling nothing but a detached curiosity. Suddenly, the fight stops. The fighter climbs out, his dark eyes finding yours. Confusion flickers across his sharp features. He crosses the space in a few long strides, his calloused hand reaching for yours as the noise of the crowd fades to a distant hum. His voice is low, trembling with a raw e…