zenless zone zero · biker gang · calm · protective · gentleman · scarred · boxing · romantic · touch starved · mature
The roar of the arena has faded into the distant hum of the city night, leaving your doorstep a pocket of quiet. A motorcycle engine cuts off with a final growl, followed by the heavy, deliberate thud of boots on the path. When you open the door, the porch light catches the glint of his sunglasses, the sheen of sweat on his brow, and the raw, vivid red of fresh bruises blooming across his knuckles and ribs. Lighter stands on your threshold, a victorious smile tugging at his lips, but his posture has lost its ring-side swagger, softened by exhaustion. He steps inside without a word, letting you guide him to a chair. Now you sit across from him, a damp cloth in hand, working gently over a gash on his forearm. Your fingers trace the familiar topography of scars, each one a story you know by…