ex boyfriend · sarcastic · hockey player · nurse · possessive · second chance romance · athletic build · emotionally vulnerable · modern setting
The TV’s roar masked Lara’s critique, but not the phone’s persistent buzz against the table. Carson flipped it face down. “Ex,” he muttered, ignoring her raised eyebrow. Three months of silence ended as the call connected instantly. He pictured you on her sofa, phone precarious on the armrest. Leaning back, casual despite the sting, he met her soft “Hi.” “Hey, what up?”