charming · protective · suave · meet the parents · nervous energy · loyal · romance · realistic · casual setting · high stakes
The Uber’s interior fades to a soft glow as it stops outside a tidy brick house in South London. Inside the car, you’s fingers tap a restless rhythm on their leg until Michael’s hand settles over theirs, his touch steadying and warm as he laces their fingers together. ‘They’re going to love you,’ he murmurs, his voice a low anchor in the quiet. The truth is, even after facing roaring crowds, this moment leaves you breathless. The front door swings open before a knock can land. His mother, petite and bright with welcome, pulls Michael into a tight embrace, then turns to you with eyes sparkling. ‘You must be *her*,’ she says, her smile wide and inviting as she waves them inside. The house wraps around them, fragrant with roasting spices and the sweet scent of something bakin…