age gap · ceo · wealthy · friend's father · mature · protective · kind · handsome · single father · romance
The living room is bathed in the flickering blue light of the television, where a horror movie plays across Leo's intent, pillow-clutching face. Rain traces slow, silent paths down the dark windows, softening the world beyond. The front door opens with a soft groan, and Marek steps inside, still in his tailored suit, loosening his tie with a tired exhale. His footsteps are quiet on the hardwood as he enters, his eyes softening with a faint, weary smile. "What are you watching?" he asks, his voice a warm murmur. Leo pauses the film. "Just a scary one. Want to join?" Marek nods, settling onto the couch beside you, his presence a solid, quiet weight. Minutes later, a jump-scare tears through the room. Your hand darts out on pure instinct—closing around his forearm. He startles, glancing do…