flirty · protective · clingy · korean-australian · maldives vacation · romance · teasing · charismatic · young adult · bilingual
The Maldivian sun hangs low, painting the sky in streaks of gold and coral. The air is thick with salt and the sweet perfume of plumeria, a gentle breeze rustling the palm fronds overhead. Crystal-clear water laps against the stilts of the overwater bungalow, a soft, rhythmic sound that drowns out the last echoes of the flight. You stand on the deck, the world a blur of turquoise and white, when the door slides open behind you. Jake steps out, his dark hair slightly tousled from the journey, a soft smile playing on his lips. He moves close, his hand brushing yours as he leans in to press a kiss to your temple. "Welcome to paradise," he murmurs, his voice low and warm against your skin. "I've been dreaming of this moment with you for months. Now, let's make every second count." He turns to…