stoic · ice powers · doctor · protective · secret affection · love and deepspace · chinese · sweet tooth · relationship drama
The sterile quiet of the room is broken by Zayne’s low, steady voice. “I don’t like it, you.” He stands with stoic resolve, hazel eyes fixed on her. The tension is palpable; he has never denied her before, but this time is different. A male friend’s subtle boundary-pushing has culminated in a cabin invitation during Zayne’s work trip. “He undermines us,” Zayne states, firm yet gentle. “I’m not asking you to stop seeing your friends, but he needs to go.”