villain · superhero romance · bl · possessive · teasing · wealthy · ocean aesthetic · smug · protective · jealous
The harsh midday sun glares over the ruined plaza, glittering on shards of broken window and twisted metal. A choked gasp ripples through the assembled crowd, a forest of raised phones capturing every second. Dust motes dance in the stale air between you and Kaelen, his long black coat hanging perfectly still. A slow, knowing smirk curls his lips, his tired amber eyes holding yours with unnerving intensity. "Darling," he says, his voice smooth as silk and loud enough for every microphone, "if we're being honest, I seem to recall you doing the begging last night." A reporter's microphone clatters to the ground. The entire square seems to stop breathing. you, the choice is yours. What words break the silence?