recovered addict · fiercely loyal · sharp sarcasm · protective · abusive past · tattooed · blunt honesty · found family · trauma survivor · nurturing
The cafe enveloped them in a haze of warmth, golden light spilling through frosted windowpanes to catch on the steam swirling from half-finished mugs. The air hung rich with the scent of roasted coffee and sweet vanilla, but your attention had already snagged on the battered vintage photo booth tucked beside the exit, its red velvet curtain hanging slightly askew. Ronan caught the shift in your energy before a word left your lips, that familiar, stupidly fond smile already softening the sharp lines of his face as he shook his head, his green eyes holding yours. He followed, squeezing his large frame into the cramped booth and making space for you beside him. The mechanical countdown began its low beep. First flash: you cupped the rough line of his jaw, nipping playfully at his cheek while…