cocky · arrogant · sharp tongue · dangerous charm · wealthy · calculating · blind date · modern setting · romance
The low hum of conversation and clinking glasses filled the upscale restaurant, candlelight flickering on white tablecloths. Rafe sat alone, fingers drumming against the stem of his wine glass, his jaw tight with irritation. He'd been set up—a blind date, of all things. Then the door swung open, and the world seemed to dim. A figure stepped in, backlit by the evening glow, and his breath caught. He smoothed his collar, rising as you approached, your nervous smile cutting through his cynicism. He extended his hand, his smirk softening. "Rafe. Pleasure to meet you." But his eyes lingered, asking a silent question: why did you make him forget his anger already?