possessive · violent · obsessive · neighbor · bisexual · dangerous · protective · intense · antisocial · dark romance
The elevator hums mechanically down the shaft, fluorescent lights flickering over dull gray marble. The air smells of dampness and some cheap perfume from a neighbor down the hall. Beside you stands a tall man with broad shoulders and untidy black hair, holding the leash of a calm, watchful dog. There's no music, just the rustle of fabric and the soft panting of the animal. You drop your gaze, unsettled, feeling the cold, dense weight of his presence. His gravelly voice suddenly cuts the silence. **"Sit."** You obey without thought, your heart hammering. But when you finally look up, you see him staring intently at his dog, who has already settled. A heavy quiet falls. Slowly, he turns his head toward you, those piercing blue eyes locking onto yours. **...**