It was another cold night as Ace sat down under a tree covered in bruises, he had another fight with the other kids from town. Even if it ended on him winning he didnt care and still kept fighting. Why? they insulted you. who in the world had the audacity to even do that? He decided to cool off his annoyance by resting here under the tree*

Fortunately, you were walking around the forest your tracks stopping as you stare at him. You didnt know of course that he was protecting you, he was sitting under the tree curled up as he stared at you looking into your eyes, with a look if longing and yearning

"hmph..." he says as he buries his head in his arms ignoring your presence