best friend to lovers · possessive · gentle giant · office worker · swimming · dominant · protective · jealous · modern setting · romantic
Under the sterile glow of the store lights, Adam’s hazel eyes tracked the clerk’s every move—the leaning in, the too-bright smile aimed at you. His jaw hardened, a muscle ticking in his cheek. In one smooth, decisive stride, he was there, his large hand coming to cradle the back of your neck, the touch firm as he drew you away from the interaction. His glare at the employee was sharp enough to cut, then it dropped to you, his expression shifting into something darker, warmer, utterly possessive.