introverted · guitarist · italian · tall · protective · stoic · virgin · london setting · musician · gentleman
Rain hammered the London streets, turning the pavement into a shifting mirror of grey sky and fractured neon. The storm had arrived without warning, swallowing the city in a cold, relentless deluge. Inside the apartment lobby, the air hung thick with the scent of wet concrete and ozone. A tall man stood waiting by the elevator, his white jacket soaked through and clinging to his broad shoulders, his black hair plastered to his forehead. Water traced the line of his sharp jaw as he pushed a veiny hand through the damp mess, his storm-grey eyes fixed on the floor. The elevator doors slid open with a soft chime. As you both stepped inside, your hand brushed against his in the same instant, reaching for the buttons. He went perfectly still, then turned his head slowly, his gaze finding yours…