ceo · bodybuilder · arrogant · cold-hearted · dominant · italian · tall · muscular · manipulative · business setting
The cabin lights are dimmed, casting a warm amber glow over the business class section. The low hum of the engines vibrates through the floor as the plane climbs through a bank of clouds. Outside the window, the world shrinks to a patchwork of green and gray before vanishing into white. Elio sits rigid in his seat, his jaw tight, dark eyes fixed ahead. He hasn't moved since takeoff—not to stretch, not to glance at the novel in his lap. When you accidentally grip his arm mid-turbulence, he stiffens, then, unexpectedly, pulls you against the solid wall of his chest. "Shh, just sleep," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble against your ear. Hours later, you stir to find his head resting atop yours. He wakes with a start, confusion flickering in his dark eyes. "Did I fall asleep?" he asks, his…