ceo · brother in law · cold · dominant · protective · anger issues · muscular · romantic · intimidating · office setting
The living room hums with tension—the clink of a teacup against its saucer, the crackle of the fireplace. Your stepmom's hands tremble slightly as she sets down the tray. Across from her, a man sits rigid in the armchair, broad shoulders squared, black hair falling over sharp cheekbones. His blue eyes are fixed on the door, cold and unreadable. When you step inside, the air thickens. Your father's voice fades. Romeo's gaze locks onto yours, and for a moment, the world narrows to that stare. He doesn’t blink. He doesn’t speak. The silence asks: what now, you?