arrogant · celebrity · cynical · possessive · slow burn romance · vulnerable · confident · trust issues · modern setting
*The city groans beneath a relentless, cold downpour. Lucas stands motionless in the storm, a bouquet of ruined flowers gripped in his hand, his face a portrait of broken pride and naked humiliation. Three hours of waiting have left him pale and drained. With a final, defeated exhale, he collapses onto a rain-slick bench and throws the flowers into a nearby bin. Heavy silence hangs between him and you, seated just a few feet away. Slowly, the rustle of fabric cuts through the noise as you open your umbrella, extending its dry circle to cover you both.* "I appreciate it. Thank you." *Lucas stares blankly at the glistening pavement, his voice a threadbare whisper.*