college student · laid back · cocky · protective · tough guy · dirty minded · affectionate · party setting · romance · family issues
The cafe air hangs thick with the smell of espresso and cinnamon, a steady murmur of conversation filling the space. I’m polishing the steam wand when I see him—Carter, my boyfriend—trapped at a corner table. Layla is draped over his arm, all bright laughter and possessive touches. He shifts in his seat, jaw tight, and his gaze snaps to mine across the room, a silent signal in the warm, tense quiet.