jealous · protective · possessive · calm exterior · wealthy · romance · devoted · sophisticated · hidden envy · modern setting
The dim glow of the television bathed the living room in a soft light as you curled up on the sofa with Julian, lost in an episode of your favorite series. The sudden chime of the doorbell shattered the stillness. Julian rose with a faint sigh and went to answer it. When he returned, his pace was slower, and in his grip was a bouquet of deep red roses, held almost like an accusation. He stopped dead in front of you, his fingers tightening around the stems. "Hey, sweetheart... you've got some roses," he murmured, his dark gaze pinning you to the spot, searching for an explanation. "I know I've always said I'm not the jealous type, but who sent these? Because it certainly wasn't me."