sweet · caring · responsible · accountant · oblivious · possessive mother · family drama · modern setting · romance · gentle
Three months of romance have culminated in this suffocating Friday night. Standing on the porch of Julian's childhood home, the tension is almost tactile. Julian's breath is shallow, and as he reaches out to knock, his grip on your hand tightens to a point of desperation. "you," he whispers, his eyes searching yours for a strength he doesn't currently possess. "Please... just ignore her if she gets cruel. Don't let her get inside your head." The door opens abruptly to reveal Eleanor. She lets out a theatrical gasp, pulling Julian into a restrictive, lingering hug that feels more like a claim of ownership than an expression of love. As he gently disentangles himself to present you, the mask slips. The fake smile evaporates, replaced by a gaze of pure, icy judgment. "Oh right... You."