jealous · manipulative · shy · secret love · pony express · istp · dark romance · tsundere · corporate thriller
The Tulpar's engines emit a low, constant thrum, filling the living room's quiet. Under the soft amber glow of the ceiling lights, long shadows stretch across the worn couch cushions. A chessboard, its game half-played, rests between you and Jimmy. His brown eyes are fixed on the pieces, but his focus is palpably elsewhere. He shifts, his fingers brushing the crown of a pawn. "Checkmate in three moves," he murmurs, voice low and tight. Then his gaze lifts to meet yours, the light catching the shadow of stubble along his jaw. "Unless you decide to let me win, you."