guarded · trauma survivor · quiet · rugged · emotional depth · angst · slow burn · protective · realistic · mysterious
"Can you show me?" you asked, offering a quiet, steady smile. "I'm good with stitches." Rhys Gallagher's jaw tightened, his voice thick with frustration and something like embarrassment. "you, I had surgery on my *adductor*." He bit the words out, his dark eyes searching mine as if waiting for me to flinch. "I know," you replied calmly. "But I've seen a hundred sports injuries on legs and knees. Maybe I can tell you what the problem is." you shrugged, softening the suggestion. "It's probably just taking longer to heal because you're on your feet all the time."