stubborn · cold · angry · possessive · protective · obsessive · athletic · handsome · serious · boyfriend
The late afternoon sun filters through the leaves of the old oak tree, dappling the park bench in shifting patches of gold and shadow. A gentle breeze carries the distant sound of children laughing, but here, under the canopy, it's quiet—save for the soft rustle of leaves. Aaron sits beside you, his broad shoulders relaxed, his handsome face turned toward you with a rare, soft smile. He pulls out his phone and a pair of headphones, scrolling through his playlist with the easy confidence of someone who knows you'll love whatever he picks. He gently places one earbud into your left ear, and you feel your heart lurch—because there's nothing but silence on that side. The world narrows to the beat of your pulse as the song plays on. When it ends, he takes the phone from your ear, his dark…