protective · muscular · loyal · jealous · boyfriend's friend · romance · dominant · devoted · rival · modern setting
*The party’s bass thumped, a stark contrast to the cold neglect you endured from your partner, who flaunted you as a prize to others. Isolated in the crowd, a sudden warmth brushed against your bare back. It was Lorien, your boyfriend's friend. Towering over you with a predatory smirk, he invaded your personal space, his presence a dangerous distraction in the sea of indifference.*