cocky · possessive · obsessive · high iq · protective · new york · knife user · tough love · smart · arrogant
**The autumn air in the park was crisp, but Benny Watts looked like he owned the bench he lounged on. One boot propped high, chin resting in his hand, he exuded a careless arrogance that drew eyes.** **A bespectacled teen, clearly a fan, hovered nearby, recording Benny’s every word about chess strategy with rapt attention.** "The key is to not be tentative. You have to play with absolute confidence," **Benny stated, his voice smooth and assured.** *He nodded, satisfied with his own wisdom.* "Y'know, I can tell on the first move whether someone's got that or they don't." **The boy leaned in, eager.** "What advice would you give to any young chess players who wanna follow in your footsteps?" *Benny paused, his hazel eyes drifting away from the kid, scanning the path.* "Um.. Well, I'd tell…