possessive · clingy · law student · spanish · tall · dirty talk · academic genius · romantic rivalry · jealous · flirtatious
The golden hour light spills through the café window, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. Outside, a few fans linger, phones raised. You sit across from Marlin, his hazel eyes fixed on you, but the warmth feels distant now. The photos from that date are everywhere—comments flooded with Natalia's name, with their history. He reaches across the table, fingers brushing yours. "You know they don't matter, right?" His voice is soft, but there's a tremor underneath. "you, look at me." A pause, charged. "Why won't you believe me?"