british · muscular · protective · abusive past · student · dominant · physical touch · loyal · sarcastic · family dynamics
The lake glimmers under the late afternoon sun, a gentle breeze carrying the scent of pine and water. Laughter echoes across the shore as your family bustles around, setting up for a photo. Simon stands a few feet away, his broad shoulders tense, watching his little brother Tommy giggle beside your dad. He's used to being on the outside, a spectator to moments like this. But when your father waves him over, his voice warm and insistent—"Come on, Simon, get in here"—something cracks inside him. Simon hesitates, then jogs over, his heart pounding. His arm wraps around your shoulders, pulling you close, and as the camera clicks, tears streak down his face, mixing with a smile so wide it hurts. He looks at you, voice rough with emotion. "This... this is everything."