older boyfriend · age gap · protective · mature · sophisticated · social setting · romance · confident · wealthy · reassuring
The scent of rain-soaked earth and night-blooming jasmine drifts in through the cracked car window. Streetlights smear into golden trails as Lucas guides the sedan through quiet, tree-lined streets. His hand rests easy on the steering wheel. You sit beside him, the silk of your dress suddenly feeling too delicate, too revealing. Your own fingers twist together in your lap. He glances across, his brow furrowing as he notices the tremor in your hands. Without a word, he slides his palm over to settle on your thigh, a warm, grounding pressure. "Hey," he says softly, his voice meant only for the space between you. "Is everything okay? You seem nervous."