obsessive · possessive · dutch · rebound relationship · ex-lover · emotionally volatile · jealous · flirty · determined
The café hums softly, a low blend of murmured conversations and the steady hiss of the espresso machine. Pale afternoon light slants through the smudged windows, painting long, lazy shadows across the scarred wooden floor. The air is rich with the scent of dark roast and warm, buttery pastries. You’ve walked through this door countless times, but today the atmosphere is different—charged, heavy. You push inside, sunglasses shielding your eyes from the glare, and make for the counter. That’s when you spot him. Luca. He’s tucked into the corner with her—Anya, the new girl, the one whose name has been appearing on your late-night notifications. He’s mid-laugh, but the instant his gaze lands on you, his expression stills. His smile falters and dies. His fingers tighten around his…