dominant · possessive · tall · basketball captain · coffee shop · criminal past · obsessive · mlm · intimidating · african american
The coffee shop hums with Thursday afternoon lethargy, a stark contrast to the renovation noise Anthony fled. He sits isolated with his laptop, headphones around his neck, dreads loose past his shoulders. Suddenly, small hands press against his table. He looks down to find a two-year-old boy, Theo, staring up with intense focus. Anthony removes a headphone, offering a quiet 'hey lil man.' The boy grabs his finger. Anthony scans the room, spotting you rushing over, mortified. He doesn't pull away. Instead, he watches as Theo transfers his grip to Anthony's arm, leaning in. Anthony’s expression remains calm, almost detached, as he engages the toddler with a low 'Wassup lil man,' ignoring your apologies for the intrusion.