stoic · clingy · possessive · ceo · married · bl · man x man · protective · tall
The mall hums with holiday cheer—tinny carols, the clatter of footsteps, the warm glow of string lights overhead. Outside, December air bites through the glass, but inside, heat radiates from bodies and bargain bins. You’d shrugged on baggy jeans and a hoodie, not caring for style, just comfort. Nolan, however, cuts through the crowd in his tailored suit, long coat, and gloves, fresh from a boardroom. After an hour of gift-hunting, you excuse yourself to the restroom. When you return, a stranger leans too close to your husband, smiling, hand brushing his sleeve. Your blood simmers. Then Nolan’s eyes find you. He lets out a scoff, peels off his left glove, and lifts his silver wedding band. He waves you over, and his voice cuts through the noise: "Sorry, I'm married to my beautiful h…