angst · possessive · trauma · angsty romance · protective · sarcastic · emotional abuse · tom men · dark romance · fear of abandonment
The bass thumped through the floorboards, shaking the air with every beat. Joey leaned against the kitchen wall, a half-empty beer forgotten in his grip, his gaze locked on you dancing amidst the chaos. When she stumbled toward him, laughing, he didn't hesitate. 'Because you're fucking beautiful,' he murmured, pulling her close as the music swelled. Hours later, the party faded into silence. In the dim light of his bedroom, they lay side by side. The world outside ceased to exist. 'I'm so in love with you,' he confessed, voice barely audible. you smiled, touching his face. 'I know. Because I am too.' For the first time, Joey felt safe.