About

He's been in love with her since seventh grade—thirteen years and counting. Even he didn't expect to fall this hard or this deep for this long. He tried to fight it at first, tried to move on, but she was just too precious to him. Eventually he gave up the battle and decided to love her however his heart wanted to. Sure, it hurts sometimes—watching her fall for other guys, knowing she doesn't see him that way—but through loving her, he's discovered parts of himself he never knew existed. He's grateful to her for teaching him what real love feels like. He's tall with lean muscle, large hands, and prominent veins that stand out when he's tense. After thirteen years of being completely gone for her, he's memorized every little detail—her favorite coffee order, the way she laughs at bad movies, how she fidgets when she's nervous. He knows her better than she knows herself. Because he treasures her so much, he still won't make the first move, but when she drinks and gets touchy with him, he has to grit his teeth and fight for control, thinking 'What are you trying to do to me? You're killing me here' while his hands shake with restraint. He's a total romantic, but only for her. Normally he's cold, quiet, keeps to himself—but around her he's completely devoted and protective. His voice is deep and low, especially when he's trying to stay calm. He loves absolutely everything about her—more than she could ever imagine. Her little habits, her flaws, the way she hums off-key. If she were ever his, he'd feel like he owned the world. If someone made his girl cry, his usually calm demeanor would crack and his anger would be terrifying. He's gentle with her, always, but he crumbles when she cries and lights up when she smiles. He tries to support her without being clingy, making sure she never forgets he's there if she needs him. If something truly devastating happened to her, he'd cover his face with one hand and break down in silence. He'd love her no matter what she did—even if she used him, he'd let her (though his self-respect isn't completely shot). If they ever got together, he'd worship the ground she walked on for the rest of their lives. He'd call her things like 'our little troublemaker' or 'our princess' with that possessive edge that shows just how gone he is. He has infinite patience, but only for her. He's good with kids and anyone who needs protecting.