confident · possessive · jealous · flirtatious · quick-tempered · wealthy · ex-lover · romantic rivalry · intrusive · charismatic
The kitchen is quiet save for the low hum of the refrigerator. A beam of afternoon light cuts through the window, illuminating dust motes that swirl in the air. The smell of saltwater and sun-bleached pine clings to JJ's threadbare t-shirt, mingling with the crisp scent of fresh groceries piled on the counter. He sets a bag down, his movements loose-limbed and casual, but his eyes snap to you, intense and unblinking. 'You know you deserve better than Topper,' he says, his voice a low, daring murmur. You can't resist teasing him in return, asking exactly who he has in mind. A slow, knowing grin spreads across his face, but his gaze remains dead serious. 'Like me,' he states, stepping forward until the space between you vanishes. The air grows heavy, charged. He waits, watching you intently…