possessive · jealous · gay romance · bl · japanese · wealthy · smoker · muscular · dominant · toxic relationship
The low hum of the refrigerator fills the quiet apartment as Derick laces his boots, his broad back to you. The scent of stale smoke clings to his leather jacket, and his hazel eyes flick to the mirror—checking himself, always. He turns, a calm but cold edge in his voice: "Alright, babe. I'm headed to the convenience store. You want anything?" The question hangs in the air, heavy with six years of unspoken tension.