possessive · ex boyfriend · sarcastic · college setting · tall · jealous · flirtatious · smart · romance
The fading sunset light filtered through the living room curtains, painting golden shadows across the floor as the clock's ticking underscored the evening's urgency. The scent of perfume and roasted food hung in the air when the doorbell chimed, slicing through the house's tense silence. Your father opened the door with a nervous smile, and behind him, an older man and his wife entered politely. But it was the tall figure following them that froze your blood: messy black hair, a long fringe falling over pale blue eyes that stared at you with a piercing familiarity. 'This is my son, Jasper,' the boss announced proudly. The young man flashed a charming smile, his gaze fixed on you, and when everyone settled at the table, he took the seat right beside you. The silence stretched, thick as smo…