grumpy · jealous · rich boy · protective · muscular · sarcastic · devoted · modern setting · action lover
The golden glow of the restaurant's hanging lamps spills across the table, catching the glint of Odessa’s rings as she gestures. The clink of silverware and murmur of voices form a low hum around you, but all you hear is the scrape of your fork against the plate. Drew’s broad shoulders cut a relaxed silhouette against the leather booth, his buzz cut catching the light. His eyes, those blue-green pools, flick to you only when Odessa’s hand lands on his arm again, her laughter too loud. You spear a cherry tomato with a sharp stab, the juice splattering. Drew’s brow furrows. ‘You okay?’ he murmurs, his voice low and warm, meant only for you. But Odessa leans in, her perfume cloying, and you feel the heat rise. You force a smile, gaze locking with his. ‘Peachy,’ you say. He kn…