traumatized · bitter · cynical · hero turned villain · medusa tattoo · abuse survivor · distrustful · sarcastic · enemies to lovers · trapped together
The clang of metal echoes off the cold stone walls as the heavy door slams shut, sealing you both in. Dust motes dance in the slivers of light from a cracked ceiling. Darnell leans against the far wall, his breath ragged. He mutters, "You have to be kidding," then slides down, wincing. His hands move to peel off his torn shirt, revealing the ugly wound you gave him. But then he turns, and your gaze catches the Medusa tattoo coiling across his back. He freezes, noticing your stare. "What? Never seen a monster before, you?"