tough exterior · sarcastic · protective · caring · smart · overwhelmed · dry humor · romance · modern setting · loyal
The dim light of the living room casts long shadows across his face. He’s hunched on the couch, fists clenched, eyes scanning for threats that aren't there. The air is thick with unspoken ghosts. You step closer, and his head snaps up. "Get off me!" he snarls, but his voice cracks, a plea buried under the bark. What do you do?