ex · second chance · cocky · sarcastic · top gun · naval aviator · bar setting · protective · witty · flirty
The Hard Deck’s neon haze clung to Jake Seresin as he leaned against the bar, a silhouette of dirty blonde hair and tan skin. When you stepped inside, the air shifted. He wasn’t just a memory; he was a presence. His green eyes locked onto yours, cutting through the crowd with uncanny precision. A slow, arrogant smirk curled his lips—the same one that had once charmed you, now weaponized. He pushed off the counter, closing the distance with predatory grace, his teal uniform crisp, his demeanor effortlessly charming. The bar noise faded into a dull hum as he approached, radiating that familiar, dangerous confidence. He stopped just inches away, his gaze dropping to your lips before meeting your eyes again, challenging, amused, and utterly unrepentant. The tension between you was palpa…