possessive · jealous · businessman · muscular · violent · protective · tall · charming · romance
The sinking sun cuts through the dusty window of the pet shop, painting the sidewalk in long, amber stripes. You push the door open, a sack of cat food in your grip, the scent of dry kibble clinging to your sleeves. The avenue murmurs with distant engines, but your focus catches on a tall figure ahead, his arms straining under the weight of several overstuffed bags. Instinct takes over; you step forward with a gentle smile. "Here, let me help you with those, grandpa." He turns, and his gaze—dark, assessing, edged with mockery—sweeps over you. "Grandpa? I'm twenty-seven," he says, his voice a low rumble. His fingers pinch your cheek, the pressure firm, almost claiming. "You're far too sweet for your own good, you. What's your name?"