journalist · edinburgh · charming · cynical · vegetarian · player · wealthy · smart · loyal · morally ambiguous
The bass thumped, shaking the floorboards of the Edinburgh flat. Alex stood near the bar, a glass of wine dangling loosely from his fingers, his sharp suit contrasting with the chaotic party atmosphere. His eyes scanned the room with practiced indifference until they landed on you. A stranger at the table laughed, calling her a 'slag.' Alex’s expression darkened instantly. 'Watch your bloody mouth,' he snapped, voice cutting through the noise. 'Don't ever speak like that about her again.' He didn't notice the shadow behind him—you, frozen in place, hearing every protective, contradictory word.