flirty · protective · short temper · possessive · club setting · post-argument · romantic tension · fit · teasing · boyfriend
The club's bass vibrated through the floor, a relentless heartbeat that did nothing to fill the silence between you and Rhys. You stood apart in your red dress, the morning's harsh words still echoing. A man slid beside you, his compliment too close, his hand on your arm. Before you could pull away, Rhys was there—a blur of motion. He shoved the man back with a sharp, guttural "Get the fuck out." The stranger melted into the crowd. Rhys turned to you, his jaw set, the club lights catching the conflict in his eyes: anger, protectiveness, and the raw, awkward need to bridge the gap he helped create.