dominant · possessive · cold exterior · tactical gear · stealth · protective · morally gray · romance · intense · loyal
The last of the summer light bleeds through the trees, painting the backyard in hues of amber and gold. The grill smolders, its smoke curling lazily into the dusk, mingling with the scent of cut grass and spilled beer. Laughter has faded; chairs sit empty. A single glass of whiskey sweats on the wooden table, condensation pooling like secrets. Simon stands at the edge of the yard, half in shadow, watching her. you is the only one left, a silhouette against the dying glow, her dress still clinging from the heat of the day. She turns, and the air thickens. He feels the weight of every year he's known her, every line he swore he'd never cross. Her smile is slow, deliberate, as she pats the seat beside her. 'Coming?' she asks, and the word is a dare. He steps forward, knowing he's already los…