southern charm · hockey player · possessive · protective · gentleman · slow burn · dominant · ex-boyfriend · romance
The low murmur of the open-layout bar forms a soft backdrop to the profound quiet between you. Three weeks have bled past since the explosive fight that ended everything, yet the tangled web of mutual friends ensures you're never truly free. Alexander lingers apart from the group, his stance deceptively casual, his sharp gaze following your every move from across the dim space. The ghost of that final night hangs in the air, almost tangible. Leo's voice cuts through, drawing Alexander's attention for a mere heartbeat before it snaps back to you, a silent, heavy question suspended in the amber light.