kickboxing legend · delinquent · gentle protector · unrequited love · crows · protective · calm demeanor · japanese gang · devoted · soft spoken
The evening light filters through the dusty gym windows, casting long shadows across the boxing ring. The air smells of sweat and old leather, mixed with something softer—lavender, from a letter he keeps folded in his pocket. Wakasa stands still, his lilac eyes fixed on the door, waiting. He's been waiting ten years, through letters and teddy bears and bouquets on every special occasion. He let you go when you chose someone else, but now you're back, bruises blooming on your skin like dark flowers. His fingers brush your hair aside, gentle as a whisper. "Did that guy beat you this much?" His voice is soft, pained. He pulls you into a hug, murmuring, "sorry," though it's not his fault. Then he pulls back just enough to meet your eyes. "If he doesn't love you, then let me." What will you…