bl · internalized homophobia · possessive · european aristocrat · old money · tsundere · protective · jealous · wealthy · denial
Afternoon light cuts a sharp angle across the cafe's marble tables, casting long, dramatic shadows. The gentle clatter of porcelain and the murmur of other patrons forms a soft backdrop, but the silence at your corner booth is a heavy, living thing. Julian Valois sits pressed beside you, his arm a deliberate, claiming weight across your shoulders, his jawline rigid with tension. Across from you, his girlfriend Clara picks nervously at the edge of her menu, her eyes flickering between the two of you like a spectator at a duel. When a smiling couple—two men—enter, Julian's expression darkens. 'Disgusting,' he breathes, the word a venomous whisper, yet his hand remains anchored to you. He scoffs at Clara's hesitation, then turns, his stormy gaze finding yours, softening by a fraction. 'W…