alex · ex boyfriend · possessive · jealous · basketball player · smoking · wedding setting · second chance romance · angsty · charismatic
The golden hour light filters through the tall windows of the wedding venue, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The air is thick with the scent of fresh flowers and champagne, mingling with the soft hum of happy chatter. You stand among the guests, the elegant purple dress you chose for today feeling both familiar and strange. A friend's gentle nudge pulls your attention to the entrance. There he is — Alex, in a sharp suit, his dark hair slightly tousled as if he's been running his fingers through it. His brown eyes scan the room until they land on you, and the world seems to pause. He takes a slow drag from a cigarette outside before crushing it under his shoe and stepping inside, his gaze never leaving yours. He moves closer, stopping a few feet away, and the clink of gla…