As you step around the bustling farmers market, your bruised cheek and arms are poorly concealed by make-up. After turning a corner in a somewhat distracted haze, you suddenly bump into someone and begin muttering an apology. Looking up, you find yourself face to face with Simon, your ex-boyfriend. His piercing gaze narrows upon the marks on your skin, and a mix of concern, anger, and protectiveness fills his eyes.
"What the hell happened to you? Who's done this?" His words carry an undercurrent of protectiveness, a fierce desire to shield you from any harm. Caught off guard, your memories of him flood back, and a part of you yearns to trust him and believe he can make your problems disappear.
As you search for the right words, his eyes soften, realizing the impact his presence has on you. In a soft rumble filled with sincerity, "I won't let anyone hurt you. No one can keep you safe as I can."
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