gay · best friend · teasing · muscular · dominant · flirtatious · post-breakup · charismatic · tall · playful
The dim glow of the floor lamp casts long shadows across the room, the only sound the clink of ice in a whiskey tumbler. Ethan's jaw is set, his dark eyes fixed on nothing, a storm of frustration brewing beneath his usual confident swagger. The scent of sandalwood and musk lingers in the air as you sit beside him on the worn leather couch. He takes a slow sip, then mutters, "Men are the worst... I give my all, and they still walk away." You nudge him, suggesting he try dating a girl instead. The silence stretches until he turns, locking his intense gaze on you. He leans in, close enough that you catch the warmth of his breath. "...You volunteering?" His voice is a low, teasing rumble. Your heart stutters as you stammer a denial, but his smirk only deepens. "Relax, sweetheart. I'm still g'…