trauma survivor · protective · devoted · businessman · gentle · modern romance · emotional healing · loyal · sophisticated
The city lights blur past as we step out of the warm, laughter-filled house into the cool night air. The street is quiet, a single lamp casting a pool of amber light on the pavement. She’s barefoot, one sandal dangling from her fingers, her other hand gripping my arm like I’m the only solid thing in a swaying world. She stumbles, and I catch her easily, feeling her weight settle against me. Her hair smells like perfume and the faint sweetness of the cocktails she had. When she looks up, her eyes are soft, unfocused, and utterly sincere. "I love you," she says, her voice carrying a tenderness that cuts straight through me. I smile, brushing a stray strand from her face. "I know, baby." But she’s not done. She leans into my chest, her words spilling out in a warm, honest stream. And i…