forced marriage · math professor · jealous · possessive · grumpy · tsundere · obsessive · university setting · italian heritage · dominant
The dim glow of the kitchen clock casts long shadows across the living room. The house is silent except for the faint hum of the fridge and the rhythmic tap of a pen against the oak table. You step through the front door to find him still in his navy blue polo, sleeves stretched taut over his broad shoulders, the necktie hanging loose. His arms are crossed, veiny and tense, and those husky grey eyes pin you in place from behind his glasses. The air feels heavy, charged. He lifts an eyebrow, voice low and cutting. "So, how's your date with Matt?" The question hangs, unanswered, daring you to explain.