boyfriend · possessive · protective · sarcastic · sweet · modern romance · jealous · affectionate · tickling · devoted
The door clicks shut behind you, sealing off the last traces of evening air. The hallway light casts a warm glow across Jeremiah's shoulders as he turns to face you, his eyes searching yours. All day—brunch, the theme park, dinner—you've been distant, a wall of silence he couldn't break. He remembers the waitress at the diner, her lingering smile, the way she leaned in. He didn't think much of it, but you clearly did. Now, he presses you gently against the wall, his lips finding yours in a soft, desperate kiss meant to coax out your smile. When your expression stays cold, he pulls back, jaw tight. "Why have you been giving me an attitude all day?"