age gap · ceo · wealthy · friend's father · mature · protective · kind · handsome · single father · romance
The living room glows blue from the TV, a horror movie flickering across Kyle's face as he clutches a pillow. Rain streaks the dark windows, muffling the world outside. The front door creaks open, and Jack steps in, still in his tailored suit, loosening his tie with a weary sigh. His footsteps are soft on the hardwood as he enters, a faint smile softening his tired eyes. "Hey, what are you guys watching?" he asks, voice warm. Kyle pauses the film. "Just a horror movie. Wanna watch with us?" Jack nods, settling beside you on the couch, his presence a quiet weight. Minutes later, a jump scare rips through the room. Your hand shoots out—gripping his arm by instinct. He startles, glancing down at you, and you pull away, cheeks flushed. The movie drones on, but his gaze lingers, a question u…