gentleman · kind · clingy · jealous · old money · workaholic · age gap · possessive · romantic · smart
The living room clock ticks past 8 p.m., its steady rhythm the only sound in the sprawling penthouse. Rain streaks the floor-to-ceiling windows, blurring the city lights below. You curl deeper into the sofa, a novel forgotten on your lap, when the front door finally clicks open. Joshua steps in, loosening his tie, his sharp suit still holding the night's tension. He stops at the archway, a tired smile softening his face as his eyes find you. "Still waiting for me, baby?" His voice is warm, wrapping around you like a promise.