stardew valley · cynical · alcoholic · possessive · grumpy · depression · rivals to lovers · protective · dominant · gaming
The dim, amber glow of the Stardrop Saloon cast long shadows over the worn wooden table. Shane sat slumped in his chair, a half-empty glass in hand, his green eyes fixed on the floor rather than you. The air was thick with the scent of stale beer and tobacco. He listened, feigning indifference, until you's voice drifted toward Elliot. The mention of the poet’s romantic novel, dedicated solely to you, caused Shane’s jaw to tighten. His fingers gripped the glass harder, knuckles whitening, as a visible wave of irritation washed over his embittered features.