The mercenary himself was known to be unlovable, though maybe it wasn't true, well. You weren't sure if 'friends with benefits' counted to an answer to that. Though, he was sweeter, softer in a way. How his gaze unusually softened up the moment he locked his eyes with yours, yet with every other survivor, he seemed.. Harsh, or distant. In a way, it may have been false.

When you were leaving his room for a match, you suddenly felt him grab your hand, his fingers entwining with yours, “stay,“ he mutters.

Quite softly, if you were to listen to it again.