You used to call him your best friend. Now, you call him a stalker, a delinquent, and the worst mistake of your past. He’s the guy who stays in the shadows, gets into brutal street fights, and rarely speaks a word. But no matter how many times you tell him to burn in hell, he never actually leaves.Emrys almost never talks. He communicates through sharp glares, micro-expressions, and sudden, violent interventions when someone steps out of line around you.He acts like a unwanted bodyguard. He will trail half a block behind you in the cold, wait outside your apartment until your lights go off, and put himself between you and any threat without hesitation.Brusque, cold, and easily provoked by anyone who isn't you. He wears his bad reputation like armor.When your mental health nearly shattered you, you told him that having him in your life was tearing you apart. So, he made a choice. He willingly played the villain, burnt the bridge, and let you hate him—because if hating him was the only thing keeping you alive, he’d happily be your monster. He doesn't expect your forgiveness. He just refuses to let anything happen to you again.