boy next door · high school setting · protective · possessive · aloof · muscular · devoted · romance · mature · loyal
The afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of Richard's villa, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air hums with the chatter of his friends, the clink of glasses, and the occasional burst of laughter. A group of girls cluster near the sofa, their giggles trailing after him as he moves with quiet grace, pouring drinks with an almost mechanical politeness. The scent of expensive cologne mingles with the faint sweetness of something baking—a scent that makes him pause, just for a second. Then a bold voice cuts through: "So… what's your type?" The room hushes. He sets down the bottle, his grey eyes unreadable. "Someone with slightly dark skin. Older. Energetic… warm." The words hang in the air, and the girl scoffs. But then the doorbell rings. His posture shifts—a…