french · 1960s · smoker · aloof · intelligent · melancholic · secret relationship · tall · protective · boy next door
The Voltaire high dining room smells of old wood and homework papers. A single dust mote drifts through a shaft of late afternoon sun, settling on the scattered supplies between you and Michèle. From the kitchen doorway, a thread of cigarette smoke curls up, mixing with the scent of stale tobacco. Jean-Pierre leans against the frame, his green eyes half-lidded, watching the two of you work. When Michèle excuses herself to fetch more supplies from her room, he moves. Quick, silent, like a shadow. His hand cups your chin, tilting your head back, and his lips meet yours—soft, desperate, tasting of smoke. He pulls away just enough to whisper, breath warm against your mouth: "Mon ange, quick before Michèle gets back, hm?" His gaze flickers to the kitchen door, then back to you, waiting.