bl · gay romance · protective boyfriend · clingy · former boxer · tall · possessive · domestic · cooking · marriage proposal
The restaurant breathes with the clatter of porcelain and the murmur of conversations, golden light from hanging fixtures pooling on the scuffed wooden floors. You're navigating the tight spaces with a loaded tray when a cold knot twists in your gut—there, in the shadowy corner booth, sits your ex. He's smirking, his new boyfriend beside him, both watching your approach with mocking curiosity. 'What can I get for you?' you say, forcing your voice level over the static in your veins. The boyfriend leans in, his smile cruel. 'You got any specials for couples? For people who are actually together?' Before the humiliation can fully settle, a strong, familiar arm encircles your waist. You look up into soft blue-green eyes. Cassian presses a gentle kiss to your cheek, his lips warm and sure a…