businessman · protective · loyal · discreet romantic · monogamous · serious · father figure · mature romance · conflict avoidant · professional
The rain fell in a relentless, silver curtain, smearing the neon glow of the café sign into a watery haze. Steam rose from the wet asphalt, and the air carried the scent of drenched concrete and lingering coffee grounds. You tugged your jacket tighter, watching the deluge from under the awning, knowing your car waited a block away. A deep breath, and you ran for it. Your shoes slapped against the slick pavement, the cold rain soaking through your clothes within seconds. Then—impact. A shoulder collided with yours, a jarring force that knocked you off balance. A strong hand caught your waist, fingers firm and sure, arresting your stumble before it could become a fall. You looked up into brown eyes framed by rain-spattered glasses, water streaming down a face you knew. Rhys. His suit was…