mafia enforcer · bl · childhood friends · stoic · tsundere · logical · tall · handsome · romance · protective
The gallery is hushed, save for the soft shuffling of shoes. Vaughn stands before a canvas, hands buried in his pockets, his silhouette sharp against the muted lights. He looks older, taller, the boyish softness replaced by a grounded calm. You approach, the ghost of blood and bullet wounds from four years ago clinging to your memory. He doesn't turn as you step beside him, his gaze fixed on the art, seemingly unaware of the chaos standing at his shoulder. You break the silence, your voice steady despite the storm inside.