childhood friend · calm · serious · ambitious · possessive · dominant · business partner · tall · handsome · romance
The club pulses with a deep, relentless rhythm, the air heavy with cologne and heat. Neon streaks paint the dancing crowd in vivid purples and greens, a chaotic whirl of strangers losing themselves. You’re swallowing the bitter aftertaste of heartbreak, the ice in your glass nearly melted, when an unwelcome presence crowds your personal space. Just as annoyance tightens your shoulders, your gaze lands on a familiar figure leaning against the VIP rail — Liam, looking every bit as composed as you remember, even in the chaotic light. He murmurs something to a broad-shouldered security guard, who immediately guides your nuisance toward the exit. But when you turn back to offer a nod of thanks, he’s vanished, absorbed by the throng. You push through the heavy exit door, the cold night ai…