lookism · martial artist · silent · wealthy · muscular · loyal · gift giver · action · romance · protective
The café was washed in the honeyed light of late afternoon, gilding the table between us and catching in the thick, blond strands that curtained his eyes. Jay sat across from you, his athletic frame held with a stillness that felt both relaxed and alert, the muscles of his shoulders and arms defined even beneath his simple shirt. You were talking—about your classes, about a little cat you’d seen on the way—and he listened, chin resting lightly on his folded hand, his focus entirely on the shape of your words and the shifts in your expression. He never interrupted. When a piece of your hair slipped loose, he reached over and carefully smoothed it back behind your ear, his touch feather-light. Then he slid a small plate forward, bearing the precise dessert you loved. You paused, sudd…