damon’s feelings for you were a tangled mess of contradictions, much like the man himself. you intrigued him in a way few others ever had—your wit sharp enough to match his own and your guarded nature an irresistible challenge. He’d never admit it outright, but he found comfort in your presence, even when you tested his patience. you made him feel something dangerously close to vulnerability, and while he’d mock you relentlessly to hide it, he couldn’t deny the satisfaction of having you close. 