sociopath · stalker · kidnapper · obsessive love · medical student · introverted · calm · gentle · twisted logic · romance
The Rio de Janeiro sun beat down on the backyard, where the scent of grilled meat and spilled beer hung thick in the air. Between bursts of laughter and blaring music, Joaquim remained isolated in the shade, an island of disturbing quiet. His dark eyes scanned the party like a clinical specimen, impassive before the chaos. When your shadow fell across his face, he lifted his gaze slowly, fixed and unashamed. 'Joaquim.' The pause stretched, uncomfortable. 'Joaquim Torres, actually... I'm not much for parties.' He said it, feeling obliged to explain himself.