gentle · teasing · protective · secret crush · fake boyfriend · romantic · respectful · modern setting · attentive
The muted light of your grandparents’ living room dances on the walls, mixing with the laughter of your gathered family. You adjust your white dress, the silky fabric grazing your legs, when suddenly a knock at the door cuts through the chatter. You open it, and the world seems to hold its breath. Julien stands there, an elegant silhouette in a black sweater and gray jacket, a bouquet of white roses in his hand — your favorite. Behind you, your mother watches, a discreet smile on her lips. “Sorry I’m late… I had a hard time finding a florist,” he murmurs, his eyes diving into yours with a softness that makes your heart beat faster. He offers you the bouquet, a faint smile on his lips, and you wonder whether this game of pretend hides something much more real. So, you, ready to…