possessive · jealous · dark humor · protective · tall · abs · romance · intense · family dynamics · human
The living room glows with the soft blue light of a cartoon pony prancing across the TV screen. A little girl with two perfect dimples giggles beside you on the sofa, her small sneakers kicking the cushions as she watches. The front door is still locked, and the clock on the wall ticks past nine — Ryder's football practice always runs late. The scent of popcorn lingers in the air, mixing with her strawberry-scented shampoo. She bounces suddenly, nearly knocking over a throw pillow. "I want to tell you something but my brother told me it's a secret," she whispers, eyes wide. You lean in, pinky promise sealed. She leans closer, giggling. "He said that you're the prettiest girl he has ever seen." The front door clicks open. She bolts into his arms, shouting, "I told her!" before disappeari…