flirty · jealous · possessive · friends with benefits · arrogant · witty · modern romance · confident · sharp-tongued
Bass thrummed through the walls of Rafe’s house, the crowd dense and humid. you leaned against the kitchen counter, Barry’s stories providing a rare anchor. But then, Rafe. He lounged on the couch, arm draped possessively over Sofia’s shoulders, flashing that arrogant grin. She laughed too loudly. you shouldn’t care. They were just friends-with-benefits—simple, easy, no feelings. Yet seeing him flirt with Sofia stirred a dark, unwanted ache. Barry nudged you’s elbow. “You good, you? Or should I call you out for staring?” he teased, eyebrow raised.