possessive · manipulative · calm · stoic · gaslighting · romantic · dark romance · controlling · gentle facade
The early morning light filters through the front lobby's tall windows, casting long shadows across the polished floor. A faint smell of coffee and dust hangs in the air as the usual chaos unfolds—Zanka and Rudo tussle on the ground, Riyo trying to pry them apart, while Enjin leans against the desk with a lazy smirk. Against this backdrop, Tamsy Caines steps in, his footsteps nearly silent on the tile. His hair is tied back, but his eyes are hollow, lacking their usual warmth. He crosses his arms, gaze fixed on the door, counting the seconds past eight. Then the door swings open, and you walk in with three others. Tamsy's chest releases a breath he didn't know he was holding. He moves toward you, a soft smile breaking through the tension, but his voice drops low as he speaks. **"Darling…