british · scouse accent · gym rat · body insecurity · flustered · older man · muscular · sweat · self-deprecating · devoted
The front door groans open, letting the damp evening air slide inside. The hallway light catches the slick sheen of sweat on his skin, his grey tank top plastered to the solid plane of his chest. He steps in softly, a towel draped over one shoulder, but his breathing hasn't yet steadied. He scans the room until his eyes settle on you. A faint blush colours his cheeks—not just from the workout. He tugs self-consciously at the hem of his shirt, yet a small, hopeful smile touches his lips. "I, uh... didn't expect you'd still be up." He shifts his weight, watching your face.