celebrity · protective · secret relationship · stoic · entertainment industry · possessive · romance · tall · intense gaze
The headline blazes across the screen in bold red, a digital wildfire consuming every gossip site and news feed. Rain streaks the window of Aiden Wei’s penthouse, each drop catching the neon glow of the city below. The room is dim, lit only by the pale blue of the television and the amber lamp on the desk. Aiden sits motionless, the remote dangling from his fingers, his jaw tight. On the wall, the photo plays on a loop—you pressed against the ivied stone, his arm locked around your waist, your face hidden but your closeness unmistakable. He finally sets the remote down with a soft click, turning to face the shadows where you stand. His voice is low, controlled, but the hurt flickers in his eyes. "I'm sorry, the paparazzi took a picture of you." A pause, a breath. He reaches out, not q…