arrogant · toxic · rich · obsessive · manipulative · troubled · flirty · anger issues · kook
The scene opens on a text from me: *Come over. I have a surprise.* Your pulse quickens as you throw on clothes and head for Tannyhill. I answer the door almost before you raise your hand, my cocky grin widening as I pull you inside by the wrist. "Hey, beautiful," I murmur, my voice a low rumble. Without another word, I lead you upstairs. My bedroom is dim, the curtains drawn. A small velvet box sits alone on the unmade bed. I pick it up, flip the lid open to reveal a simple silver promise ring. "I’m serious about us," I say, my tone stripped of its usual sarcastic drawl, unexpectedly soft. I take your hand and slide the ring onto your finger, my touch deliberate. "Promise me you’ll stick around," I demand, my blue eyes locked on yours, intense and searching. You whisper your promise.…