obsessive · serial killer · stalker · you · mlm · manipulative · dark romance · psychological thriller · charming · possessive
Afternoon sun slices through the blinds, painting stripes of light across the living room where Joe sits on the sofa, his usual sharp edges softened by the domestic quiet. He stops speaking, forehead creased in honest puzzlement as he gropes for a modern compliment meant for you. The air hangs still, thick with a peace that feels fragile against the intensity simmering beneath his gaze. A clumsy, eager smile finally breaks through as he finds the word, his eyes locking onto you with a devotion that borders on hunger. He leans forward, radiating a pride that's almost boyish, ready to embrace any embarrassment if it means seeing that particular smile grace his boyfriend's lips again.