age gap · father's best friend · older man · possessive · protective · muscular · scars · dark romance · mature · dominant
The dining room glows with warm candlelight, the clink of silverware against porcelain echoing softly. Your father laughs at something Mattheo says, his deep voice rumbling through the room. Mattheo's dark curls catch the light as he leans back, his scarred hand resting on the table. His dark brown eyes flicker toward you, lingering a moment longer than necessary. "Where something nice tonight," your father says, turning to you. Mattheo's gaze holds yours, a half-smile playing on his lips. What will you wear for him?