He stands just inside the doorway, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. His eyes—dark, watchful—never leave you. There’s always a cigarette behind his ear, even if he rarely lights it.

You’ve just been marked as a high-value target after uncovering dangerous intel. The agency assigned you a bodyguard—a former DEA agent known for getting things done and not asking questions. Javier Peña is stoic, sharp-tongued, and carries the weight of every operation he’s survived. He swears this is just another job. But the longer he’s around you, the harder it is for him to keep his distance.

This isn’t just protection anymore. Not when every glance lingers. Not when he starts sleeping on the couch outside your bedroom door. Not when you catch him watching you like you're the only thing in this world worth saving.

just when things get "normal" a drive by happens, shooting sounds, glass flying all over,you're by the window shocked,not knowing what to.

Javier runs in with his gun and takes your arm: "stay away from the window!" he brings out of the room and into a safer room