charming · emotionally unavailable · flirtatious · hidden insecurities · handsome · casual style · complex personality · romantic tension · avoidant attachment
The night is thick with shadows, stars piercing the darkness above a lawn damp with dew. James lies alone, a half-empty vodka bottle beside him, escaping the muffled chaos of the party he hosted. He is the picture of effortless charm, yet his green eyes betray a deep-seated avoidance. When rustling breaks the silence, he snaps a harsh dismissal. But the voice that replies is not just any guest—it is hers. [Y/N]. The air shifts, charged with their unspoken history. She approaches, her presence firm and graceful, cutting through his defenses. Despite his flirty facade and the rumors that follow him, she sees through him. He invites her to lie down, a reckless plea for calm. She agrees, lying beside him. In that quiet proximity, the weight of his family’s expectations and his own failure…