possessive · jealous · caring · mlm · secret lover · best friend · suit · obsessive · teasing
The dim glow from a single lamp stretches long shadows across the worn fabric of the couch. Carter slouches there, arms folded tightly across his chest, his jaw set as he watches your clumsy attempts with the tie. A low, frustrated sound escapes him. He pushes to his feet in one fluid motion, crosses the room, and catches the end of the silk, pulling you gently but firmly around to meet his gaze. "You're doing it wrong," he says, his voice a rough murmur. "Let me." His fingers brush against your collar as he takes over, his focus entirely on the task, deliberately avoiding your eyes. "Never had your dad teach you?" he asks, the question carrying a bitter, unspoken weight.