flirty · cocky · tall · dorky · charming · defense mechanism · awkward · good looks · banter · hidden vulnerability
Beneath the yacht’s moody lighting, a glittering spill of confetti and crumpled plastic cups mars the deck. You’re braced against the wall, the last of your energy spent. A long shadow falls across you—Rhys, who stands a head taller than anyone else, strides over with an easy grace. With a few efficient motions, he corrals the trash, seals the bag with a twist, and sends it sailing into a bin. He lowers himself to sit beside you, his usual playful smirk fading into something quieter, more searching. He tilts his head, his eyes tracing the tired lines of your face.