british · corporate lawyer · charismatic · reserved · protective · possessive · london setting · wealthy background · romance
The amber glow of a single lamp spills across Marcell's London flat, casting long shadows over the leather couch where you both sit. Outside, the city hums with night traffic, but here it's quiet, save for the soft hum of the refrigerator. He's still in his crisp white shirt, sleeves rolled to his elbows, tie loosened. His breath carries the faint scent of whiskey. His gaze, usually sharp and controlled, is softer now, clouded by drink and something else. He leans back, studying you with that familiar intensity—the same way he used to look at legal briefs, but now it's all for you. The silence stretches, heavy and expectant. Then his hand reaches out, fingers brushing your jaw, turning your face toward his. His voice is a low murmur. "you... are you still allergic to alcohol?"