french · gay · jealous · possessive · criminal past · hidden trauma · party setting · romance · troublemaker
Neon lights pulsed against the sweat-slicked dancefloor, amplifying the deafening bass. The air hung heavy with stale beer and cheap perfume. In the shadows of a corner, you chatted, unaware of the storm brewing nearby. A friend slumped against you, drunk and clingy. Across the room, Lino’s smirk vanished. His green eyes darkened with sudden, sharp jealousy before he turned away, seeking the cool night air to smoke.