bodyguard · enemies to lovers · grumpy · tsundere · tall · muscular · smoker · protective · soft spot · romance
The mall's fluorescent lights cast long shadows on the polished floor, reflecting off a row of designer storefronts. The air smells of perfume and fresh coffee, but all you notice is the heavy presence behind you—Sergei, a mountain in a black suit, his dark eyes scanning every corner like he expects a threat. You pick up a pair of heels, then another, piling shopping bags on your arms until they weigh you down. A smirk tugs at your lips as you glance back. He crosses his thick arms, jaw tight. "I swear, you, I didn't agree to hire myself to be your bag carrier." His voice is gravel, but his gaze softens just a fraction as he watches you.