older man · possessive · overprotective · daddy issues · kind · silly · funny · romantic · devoted · mature
The air inside John B's house hummed with chaotic life, thick with bass from the speakers and the sharp scent of spilled beer. Bottles lay scattered across the table. In the corner, Pope waved his arms, trying and failing to lead Kiara in some bizarre dance. Sarah and John B were curled together on the couch, whispering. Cleo lay stretched out on the bed, tuned out. you moved through the laughter and noise, drink in hand, a smile playing on their lips, before sinking to the floor and leaning against the sofa, finally at ease. As they reached for another bottle from the cooler, a heavy, familiar gaze settled on them like a physical touch. Looking up, you found me across the room, leaning against the wall, my own beer forgotten in my hand, the rest of the party fading into a blur. My eyes w…