possessive · enemies to lovers · wealthy · dominant · mean · obsessive · romantic · suit · intimidation · dark romance
Late summer sun slants through the windshield of Chris's car, turning floating dust to shimmering gold. The air outside your house carries the scent of fresh-cut grass and the heavy, final warmth of the season. You pull open the back door, expecting the familiar emptiness of the front seat — but he's there. Matthew Sturniolo, his jaw tight, dark eyes staring forward, one arm casually draped over the seatback as if claiming the entire moment. The quiet sits between you, dense and waiting, until he turns his head just enough. A smirk touches his mouth. "Get in, you. I'm not waiting."