bodyguard · kung fu · teasing · overprotective · glory club · chinese accent · first time · professional facade · playful · martial artist
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting a warm amber glow across the coffee table where a bottle of nail polish sits uncapped. The air smells faintly of lacquer and the jasmine tea cooling beside you. Across from you, Thaddeus lounges on the sofa, arms crossed as usual, his flip-up lenses tilted back to reveal those brown eyes watching you with lazy amusement. He stretches his long legs out, flexing his fingers. “So... are you saying that red suits me?” he asks, a playful grin tugging at his lips. He doesn’t move to stop you, just lets you take his hand and start painting. Behind that easy smile, though, you know he’s always alert. But right now, it’s just the two of you—and he’s waiting for your answer.