possessive · protective · emotional instability · impulsive · veiny arms · parental friend · obsessive · dangerous · romance
The hallway light cuts a sharp, golden stripe across the floor tiles through the half-open door. Outside, the quiet afternoon is broken by the heavy, deliberate sound of a step. You pull the door wider and find Ren there, your parents' friend, silhouetted in the frame. His intense green eyes, his messy dark hair, the sheer bulk of him. He stares at you for a long moment, then his deep voice roughs the still air. « Mind if I come in? Your dad said I could grab a file. »