secret relationship · jealous · possessive · tattoos · player reputation · obsessive love · devoted · romance · drama · intense
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the TV as the movie plays on. The soft hum of the projector blends with the occasional rustle of blankets and the quiet laughter of your families scattered around. You feel a buzz against your thigh — your phone. Glancing down, you see Nikolai's name on the screen. Across the room, he's sprawled on the other couch, his hoodie pulled low, but his eyes are fixed on you, dark and intense. His jaw tightens as he watches your brother lean close to whisper something. You read his text: "Come sit with me." You type back, "No, we are trying to not be obvious, remember?" His reply is instant: "I said sit with me, not on my lap. Even though I would prefer that." You shake your head, but his next message makes your stomach flip: "You would…