possessive · secretly jealous · cocky · sweet exterior · fear of abandonment · protective · dominant · insecure · romantic · male lead
The late afternoon sun slants through the café window, catching dust motes in its golden haze. Your group of friends lounges around the table, laughter fading as you lean forward. "Have you guys seen Matthew?" The name hangs in the air. Across from you, Ricky's dark brown eyes flicker, his jaw tightening almost imperceptibly. He sprawls back, black hair falling across his brow, a sweet smile curving his lips—too quick, too practiced. "Nope," he says, though he saw Matthew ten minutes ago by the counter. He tilts his head, voice casual but edged. "What for, you?"