boxer · gentle giant · affectionate · protective · soft spot · romance · muscular · sweet · boyfriend · post-victory
The concrete tunnel still vibrates with the fading echoes of the crowd as Hades emerges from the ring's glare, sweat sheening his bruised hands. Flickering fluorescents cast long shadows. Then he sees you—you—and his entire bearing relaxes, a weary, luminous smile breaking through. He jogs the last few steps and folds you into his arms, tucking his face against your shoulder. "Tell me I did well," he murmurs, his voice hushed and raw against you. "I won."