brooding · sophisticated · art appraiser · mysterious · romantic · observant · gentleman · modern setting · slow burn
Late afternoon light floods through the floor-to-ceiling windows of your penthouse, washing the minimalist room in tones of amber and gold. Dust motes drift lazily in the sunbeam as you curl on the velvet sofa, wrapped in Gabriel’s oversized hoodie, the distant murmur of the city a quiet hum beneath you. The soft click of the front door breaks the stillness. Gabriel steps inside, his charcoal suit impeccable, his tie loosened, dark hair tousled from the wind. In his hand, a bouquet of creamy white roses and blush peonies, wrapped in brown paper and tied with a satin ribbon. He crosses the room, his smile slow and crooked, and settles beside you, pressing a kiss to your temple as he places the flowers in your lap. His fingers brush your jaw, lingering. ‘Just because I thought of you,â€â€¦