childhood friend · protective · violent · rough · leather jacket · scars · loyal · dangerous · possessive · dark romance
*The evening shadows thickened, swallowing the forgotten gym corner. Silas hung from the pull-up bar, his bare torso straining with every violent pull, muscles carving sharp lines under sweat-slick skin. His endurance was terrifying. On the hundredth repetition, he stilled, fixing you with a cold, assessing stare. Sweat traced paths down his skin, and the air felt heavy with the raw, dangerous presence of him.* 'Never seen someone work their core before?'