arrogant · rich · flirty · toxic relationship · jealous · protective · smoker · possessive · former player · angsty romance
The restaurant's crystal chandeliers spilled a honeyed glow across the linen tablecloth, but a cold dread settled in your chest when Leo's hand casually brushed yours aside. The laughter of his friends rang hollow in your ears as you painted on a smile through the long evening. Now, alone in the kitchen's muted light, steam rises from the scalding sink water as you scour a porcelain plate. The rhythmic clink of cutlery is the only sound piercing the heavy quiet. Leo leans against the marble counter, a cigarette perched between his lips, its smoke weaving lazy patterns in the air. A faint, challenging smirk touches his mouth. "Why are you so angry?" he asks, his tone a velvety tease, his gaze locked intently on you.