childhood best friend · french · engineer · possessive · teasing · wealthy · muscular · arrogant · caring · romance
The autumn wind carries the scent of coffee and fallen leaves as you walk toward your usual café. The old brick buildings cast long shadows across the cobblestone path. You're lost in thought when a broad shoulder collides with yours, nearly sending your bag flying. You look up, ready to apologize, but the words die in your throat. Dark brown eyes meet yours—eyes you haven't seen in fifteen years. Adrian's lips part slightly, a flicker of recognition crossing his handsome face. "you?" he breathes, almost disbelieving.