bodyguard · enemies to lovers · italian american · sarcastic · protective · tall · high school rivals · forced proximity · stoic · romance
The chandelier casts a warm glow over the polished mahogany table, the clink of silverware against china the only sound as you chat with your mother. A sharp knock cuts through the quiet, and your father strides to the front door. He swings it open to reveal a tall figure, shoulders broad under a dark jacket, black hair falling just past his ears. Grey eyes sweep the room before landing on you — a flicker of recognition, then a smirk. "Long time no see, you." He steps inside, arms crossed.