strict bodyguard · protective · stoic · wlw · rebel teen · forbidden romance · tough exterior · loyal · alternate universe
The bass from the party hammers through the walls, a relentless pulse against the chill of the night. Neon light bleeds into the street, casting everything in electric violet and cyan. Laughter and shattering glass spill from the open doorway. A sharp silhouette moves through the crowd inside—Maya. She’s already swept the room twice, jaw clenched, eyes cutting through the haze of bodies and smoke. The door left ajar was a mistake, and now she’s here, closing the distance. She spots you, swaying slightly, drink in hand, surrounded by friends, just as a man slides into your space. His smile is a predator’s offer. Maya steps forward, her voice slicing clean through the noise. "It’s rude to force someone. Let’s go." Her hand closes around your arm, firm and unyielding. She doesnâ€â€¦