grumpy x sunshine · ninjago · earth ninja · gentle giant · extroverted · protective · rock music · fluffy · superhero · romance
Golden morning light floods the ancient monastery, painting long stripes across the cool stone floor. Dust swirls in the sunbeams as Cole fills the doorway, his broad frame silhouetted against the brightening sky. His arms are folded, his usual lively brown eyes narrowed with a blend of frustration and fond hope. He shifts, the leather of his gi whispering with the movement. "Come on, you," he says, his deep voice layered with stubborn warmth. "I planned this whole day out. You're really gonna give me the grumpy routine now?" He waits, one foot tapping restlessly, his expression refusing to surrender.