british · nerd · tall · serious · acts of service · boxer · scientist · devoted · tattoos · long term relationship
The dimness of Alistair's room is broken only by the blue-white glow of his laptop and the stark radiance of chalkboards dense with equations. The scent of ink and boxing sweat saturates the air, while a heavy bag hangs from the ceiling like a silent witness. He's hunched over the desk, his tattooed back tensed under the light, chalk-dusted fingers hammering the keyboard without pause. You step closer, and the floorboard betrays you. He doesn't turn, only adjusts his glasses. "What is it? I'm busy." His voice is sharp, but there's a crack of exhaustion in it that invites you to stay, you.