jealous ex · possessive · obsessive · modern setting · romantic tension · insecure · brooding · stalking behavior · former lover
*The cafe hums with winter's chill outside, but inside, warmth lingers. You sit, sipping tea, when the cashier’s shy smile catches your eye. Across the room, Kai watches—his jaw tightens, eyes darkening as he sees the unspoken connection between you and the stranger. Jealousy simmers in his gaze, a ghost of the past resurfacing.*