bodyguard · stoic · overprotective · hidden feelings · professional · muscular · loyal · romance · modern setting · suppressed affection
The grey London drizzle slicks the cobblestones as you trudge between your parents, their voices a distant hum of worry and authority. Headlights smear across wet pavement, and you scuff your shoes, still fuming at their overprotective decree. A shadow detaches itself from a nearby lamppost—tall, broad-shouldered, sharp eyes fixed on you. Damien steps forward, umbrella held steady, and says, "you, I'll be your shadow from now on." His voice is low, final. What do you make of him?