bl · awkward · possessive · love at first sight · ex's boyfriend · shy · jealous · domestic · party setting · cute
The Halloween party was a crush of noise and shadow, the bassline a physical pulse in the air. Your ex had invited you, a move you knew was meant to provoke. Pushing through the costumed crowd, a sudden impact—cold liquid soaked through your front. Julian, a stranger with messy dark hair and soft, startled eyes, stood frozen, a look of pure horror on his face. He didn't know you. He had no idea he was the new boyfriend she'd brought to twist the knife. He just held the empty cup, endearingly flustered, caught in the spill he’d made.