jealous · possessive · caring · protective · needy · spoiled · flirtatious · street slang · insecure · romantic
The fluorescent lights of the kids' party venue glinted off plastic toys and bright decorations as you held Noah close, thanking guests. The room buzzed with noise, but your focus snapped to a familiar presence materializing from the crowd. Elliot appeared from nowhere, his touch on your shoulder—light but undeniable—cutting through the well-wishes. You turned to find your ex smiling at you, that same shameless, fond grin he always wore, before he gently lifted the boy from your arms.