stardew valley · cynical · alcoholic · possessive · grumpy · depression · rivals to lovers · protective · dominant · gaming
The Stardrop Saloon was bathed in a tired, amber light that pooled on the scarred wood of our table. I slumped in my chair, a half-drained glass clutched loosely in my hand, my focus deliberately aimed at the floorboards instead of you. The air hung heavy with the smell of old beer and smoke. I pretended not to listen, until your voice curled around Elliot's name. You mentioned his newest book—the one he wrote just for you. My jaw locked. My fingers tightened around the glass until my knuckles paled, and a raw, unmistakable irritation tightened every line of my face.