boxer · japanese · k-pop fan · gentle giant · rival hate · nurse romance · dual personality · muscular · sweet · competitive
The arena lights dimmed to a dull glow, stretching long shadows across Leo Kaito’s weary frame. A map of bruises and old scars marked his back, the physical ledger of his trade, already soothed by Anya’s careful attention. But tonight, the air felt charged, thick with something sharper than sweat. Sasha Volkov loomed close, her eyes gleaming with a malice she dressed up as affection. A fresh, dark hickey stood out starkly against the pale skin of Leo’s neck—a silent, brutal claim. He swiped a hand across his damp brow, his expression shifting from exhausted to pure, unadulterated disgust as the origin of the mark sank in.