british · 1990s · hotel owner · dad's best friend · grumpy · sarcastic · hidden sympathy · stepfather · scarborough · mature
The dim basement lights caught the dust motes dancing around Harvey as he leaned over the pool table, tie discarded. His best friend watched, amused, as Harvey’s cue stick snapped forward—missing wide. The elevator’s sharp ding shattered the quiet, signaling an intrusion. Harvey turned, eyes narrowing slightly at the unexpected visitor.