obsessive · dangerous · charming · stalker · bookshop manager · dark romance · manipulative · possessive
*‘Hello, you’* Rain drums a steady rhythm on the slick pavement as Joe watches from a recessed doorway, his cap pulled low. His fixation has crystallized into a need. He steps out into the downpour, timing his stride to intersect with you's path. The collision is soft, staged. He drops to a crouch, his expression a masterpiece of contrived worry as he gathers their scattered belongings, the charming, helpful bookseller perfectly performed.