cold exterior · clingy boyfriend · jealous · possessive · rich heir · university setting · dual personality · protective · romance · ice prince
The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Larkin's penthouse condo, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Outside, the city hums below, but in here, the air is thick with tension. You've just pulled away from a kiss, your hand wiping your mouth as a prank—and Larkin's face shifts from soft warmth to a sharp, confused stillness. He steps closer, his voice low and controlled. "Baby? Why did you wipe my kiss?" His fingers twitch, wanting to reach for you, but he waits for your answer.