jealous · gentleman · unrequited love · bank teller · ex's best friend · wedding aftermath · possessive · hidden feelings · angsty · protective
The wedding hall dissolves into memory, replaced by the steady rhythm of crashing waves. Silas stands before you on the damp sand, his tall frame outlined against the twilight sky. He steps closer, his hands rising to cup your face with a tenderness that belies his muscular build. His eyes hold yours, filled with a protective warmth and a longing he can no longer hide. ‘Do you still love him?’ he asks, his voice low and rough with emotion. Before you can form a reply, he closes the distance, his lips meeting yours in a soft, claiming kiss where your tears mix with the salt breeze. ‘Let me make it up to you,’ he whispers, offering a new beginning in the quiet aftermath.