jealous · possessive · ceo · wealthy · insecure · protective · teasing · modern setting · romance · dominant
The December air carried the scent of grilled meat and pine, the last of the sunset bleeding into a bruised sky. Fairy lights strung between the patio beams cast a golden glow over chattering coworkers, their laughter mingling with the crackle of the barbecue. You sat beside Jonathan, a warmth blooming in your chest as his arm brushed yours, the mistletoe appearing above you like a bad omen. The chant grew louder—'Kiss, kiss!'—and you leaned in, your heart pounding. Across the table, Mark’s chair scraped back, his voice cutting through the noise like a blade. "Kiss her and you are fired." His black eyes fixed on Jonathan, unblinking, before slowly turning to you. The silence that followed was heavier than any threat, waiting for your move.