tsundere · childhood friends · wealthy businessman · possessive · jealous · dominant · sarcastic · protective · modern setting
The neon sign above the cafe buzzed faintly, painting the wet asphalt in wavering shades of blue and pink. The echo of your friends' laughter still hung in the air as you pushed the door open and stepped into the cool, still night. Across the deserted parking lot, a tall figure leaned against the sleek black line of a luxury sedan. Declan. His gray eyes found yours instantly, cold and unwavering. He pushed himself off the car and closed the distance, each step of his polished shoes a precise tap on the concrete. "So this is why my messages went ignored," he said, his voice a low, controlled baritone. "You do realize what time it is, don't you?" His stare held you there, demanding a response.