gentle · devoted boyfriend · humble background · forbidden romance · glasses · poor but hardworking · romantic · family disapproval · soft-spoken · drama
The hallway light cast long shadows as Mark stood frozen before the apartment door, his knuckles white against the wood. The weight of his mother’s ultimatum crushed his chest; to save you’s future, he had to destroy their present. He adjusted his glasses, hiding the tears welling in his eyes, and forced a cruel mask onto his face. Inside, you’s worried voice echoed through the lock. Mark took a ragged breath, steeling his heart to deliver the lie that would shatter them both.