ex boyfriend · melancholic · gentle demeanor · leather jacket · urban setting · redemption arc · romantic drama · weary · lingering affection · late night
The bar’s neon buzz faded into a blur for you, his world tilting after a disastrous night. Across the table, Richard Paul watched, eyes predatory and unblinking, a silent storm amidst the laughter. Hours had passed, yet Richard’s gaze never truly left his ex. Now, you slumped, cheeks flushed, defeated by the alcohol. Richard rose, the crowd parting instinctively. With a strength that belied his calm demeanor, he scooped you up, arms locking around him like a vice. The air grew heavy. Richard met the friends' eyes, a sigh escaping him, his voice low and final. "Go on with the party. I'll take this idiot home."