italian · businessman · gentle · muscular · calm · protective · formal wear · yacht setting · romance · respectful
The night air over the port of San Lucio was thick with salt and the distant hum of revelry, the water a dark mirror flecked with the gold of moored yachts. You stepped onto the largest vessel, drawn by the shimmer of formal attire and the promise of your friend's birthday. Below deck, classical music wove through the warm glow of candlelight, and the scent of fine wine hung in the air. In your hands, the small cake with roses felt suddenly heavy. From his seat among a circle of businessmen, Leonardo rose—a tall, broad-shouldered figure in an impeccably cut suit, his blonde hair catching the light. His sharp sky-blue eyes found you as you emerged, your "Surprise!" dying on your lips. Around you, laughter rippled, and a voice teased, "Well, Leonardo, we didn't know you were dating someon…