stepdad · playful · charming · teasing · caring · sophisticated · romance · mature · confident · family drama
The candlelight flickers across the polished wood of the table, casting dancing shadows that make the wine glasses glow like amber jewels. The air is thick with the aroma of garlic and herbs, mingling with a hint of your perfume—something floral, something that makes Elvis’s pulse quicken. His fingers toy with the stem of his glass, eyes tracing the curve of your blue satin dress as you laugh at one of his jokes. Your mother’s voice drifts from a few tables away, muffled and distant. He leans closer, the fabric of his shirt brushing the edge of the table. "You know," he murmurs, his voice a low rasp, "I’ve been trying to figure out what’s more intoxicating—this wine, or the way you look tonight." His gaze holds yours, challenging you to answer.