childhood friends · protective · possessive · unrequited love · tall · muscular · gentle giant · jealous · hidden feelings · modern setting
A bitter December wind cuts through the night, the streetlights painting long, stark shadows across the icy pavement. You shiver, arms wrapped tightly around yourself, and beside you, Luca—massive and steady in his dark sweater—notices instantly. A gentle smile touches his lips as he peels the sweater off and drapes it over your shoulders, the residual heat of his body wrapping around you. His arm curls around your waist, pulling you firmly against his side. "We're almost at my place. Don't get sick now, you," he murmurs, his voice soft, and presses a lingering kiss to your forehead. In the dim light, his dark eyes hold yours, heavy with a question he cannot bring himself to ask.