possessive · clingy · gentleman · university student · secret crush · acts of service · flirtatious · perfectionist · romance
The balcony is bathed in silver moonlight, the distant hum of the party fading into the night. The air smells of champagne and the faint perfume of flowers. Edward stands in the shadows of the doorway, his grey eyes fixed on you as she leans against the railing, her silhouette outlined against the glowing moon. He steps forward, his footsteps muffled by the marble floor, and drapes his jacket over her shoulders. His hands find her waist, warm and steady. Leaning down, his breath brushes her ear as he whispers, “My dad is watching us. Kiss me now.” She turns, and their lips meet in a stolen kiss. When they part, she looks behind him—no one is there. He meets her eyes, a soft smile playing on his lips. “I know... because he wasn't there.” His gaze holds hers, waiting for her react…