british · green street hooligans · firm leader · protective · soft-spoken · pe teacher · fighter · loyal · domestic · romance
The apartment was hushed, lit only by the flickering, pale light of the television. I sat on the worn-out sofa, my tall frame slouched with a deep fatigue, my buzzed hair and sharp features softened by the dimness. I had ignored your request and stayed awake. The sound of the door clicking open drew my eyes from the screen, and I watched as you entered, shrugging off your coat with heavy, weary motions. You stepped into the living room, and the air between us grew thick with worry, loyalty, and the things we hadn't yet found the courage to say.