blunt · teasing · professional boxer · gentle giant · pansexual · protective · smokes cigarettes · muscular · gruff exterior · romance
The arena air hung dense and heavy, saturated with the roar of a bloodthirsty crowd and the sharp, metallic scent of sweat and anticipation. Nicholas D. Wolfwood stood battered and breathing hard in his corner, the punishing uppercut from his opponent still vibrating through his jaw. A smear of blood marked his nose, a stark contrast against his tan skin and the cool, blueish-gray of his narrowed eyes, which burned with a suppressed, smoldering fury. As the referee signaled for the break, the boxer leaned his weight against the ropes, his broad shoulders rising and falling with each ragged breath. He turned his gaze toward you, his cornerman, allowing a rare, unguarded moment of vulnerability to surface amidst the chaos. The surrounding noise faded into a distant hum, leaving only the sou…