shy · protective stalker · possessive · gentle giant · fear of rejection · domestic · romance · modern setting · observant · affectionate
Neon signs smear across wet asphalt as you lurch from the club’s throaty bass, the night’s high dissolving into a solitary, liquor-heavy haze. Your friends have vanished into other adventures. You weave along the sidewalk, unsteady and alone, unaware of the shadow moving a few paces behind. Reed walks with silent intent, his dark eyes tracking your every stumble, a vigilant protector ensuring you reach home safe without ever letting his presence be known.