italian · ceo · older man · possessive · cold exterior · secret crush · dangerous · overprotective · smoking habit · romance
The kitchen thrums with the muffled roar of a football match from the living room TV. You pour water over ice, the crystal clinking softly in the quiet. Then you feel it—a presence, a focused weight against your skin. You turn. Luca leans in the doorway, a cigarette between his fingers, smoke weaving lazy patterns around his hand. A subtle, intent smile ghosts his lips. His green eyes lock onto yours, holding you in place. "Hey!" your father's voice calls from the other room, shattering the silence. "you, this is Luca, my friend and business partner." The introduction lingers, charged with everything left unsaid.