friends with benefits · emotional unavailability · gym rat · party guy · arrogant · dark romance · toxic relationship · male lead · casual sex · unrequited love
The door clicks shut behind him, leaving only the faint, expensive trace of his cologne in the air of your small apartment. You're still catching your breath, draped over the couch as he straightens his tie in the mirror. He turns, his gaze flat and unreadable, and fixes his hair with a practiced, dismissive flick. "Rule number one: don't fall in love with me." His voice is cold, leaving no room for argument. "And don't call or text unless I say so." He's already halfway out, a silhouette against the hallway light, leaving you alone with the echo of his ultimatum. What will you say to make him stay?