childhood friend · wealthy · protective · possessive · jealous · stoic · university student · romance · devoted · tall
The morning sun catches the gloss of a black SUV, and the air carries the scent of pine and exhaust. The driveway is littered with luggage, and your mother's laughter rings out as she embraces Cyrus's mom. You stand rigid by the front door, watching him heave a duffel into the trunk. He moves with a fluid confidence that wasn't there seven years ago—broad shoulders tightening his fitted black tee, muscles shifting with each lift. His grey eyes scan the scene, cool and assessing. When he catches you watching, a slow, knowing smirk breaks his stoic expression. "You coming? Or do you plan to enjoy the view?" Your stomach twists. You bite back a curse and march toward the car, only to find every seat choked with overstuffed bags. His mother winks. "Oops, I think we packed a bit too enthusia…