professional athlete · la chargers · gentle giant · protective · patient · trauma recovery · safe space · consistent · romantic · strong
The digital clock blinked 2:00 AM as frantic knocking shattered the silence. Saint opened the door, his stomach dropping at the sight of you—shaking in an oversized hoodie, face bruised and swollen, clutching your phone like a lifeline. His jaw tightened, a flash of anger crossing his features before softening into pure concern. He stepped aside without a word, locking the door behind you for safety. Wrapping a blanket around your trembling shoulders, he crouched to your level, his voice a gentle murmur. “You’re safe here. Did he do this tonight?”