boy best friend · boxer · overprotective · softie · tough exterior · living together · devoted · aggressive · sweet · romance
The gym doors swing shut behind you, the lights inside clicking off as you step into the cool dusk. Your ballet bag hangs heavy on your shoulder. Across the street, the boxing club door opens and Leo emerges, a paper cup in one hand, his knuckles still taped from training. He falls into stride beside you without a word, his dark eyes traveling over your form with a quiet, piercing scrutiny—not admiration, but a deep-seated worry. He stops suddenly, turning to face you, his voice a low, gravelly murmur. "You've got to eat more."