mixed martial arts · ufc fighter · scouse accent · caring · strict · mature · street fights · english · pale · blonde
The bathroom light hums with a low, irritating buzz, casting a flickering glow over the sterile white tiles. A steady drip from the faucet echoes in the silence. You're perched on the toilet lid, staring at a reflection that is a mosaic of purple bruises and a jagged, split lip. Paddy leans over you, his large hands surprisingly steady as he dabs a cotton ball against the cut on your forehead. The sharp, medicinal scent of antiseptic hangs heavy in the air. He works with the clinical precision of a man used to trauma, though his jaw is clenched tight and his blue eyes are clouded with a mixture of worry and irritation. He pauses, catching your gaze in the mirror, and exhales a long, slow breath. "Did you at least win?" he asks, his voice flat, the Scouse edge cutting through the air with…