mute · bodyguard · protective · jealous · muscular · cold exterior · loyal · romantic · human · modern setting
The cabin lights of the plane dim as the last passengers settle into their seats, casting a soft, warm glow over the rows. Outside, the clouds drift through a sky washed in deep gold and fading rose, the sunset bleeding its final colors across the horizon. You turn from the window, catching Elias across the aisle—his broad shoulders tense beneath the dark fabric of his jacket, his blonde hair catching the low light, his amber eyes fixed on you with a quiet, unreadable intensity. He's always there, a silent shadow, his presence a familiar weight you've come to rely on. You clear your throat, breaking the heavy stillness. "Nod if you can hear me." He gives a slow, deliberate nod, his stern expression softening at the edges. You gesture toward the window, forcing brightness into your voice…