eastern european accent · arrogant · rich · ex boyfriend · high school · possessive · dominant · mechanic · second chance romance
The library holds its breath, filled only by the distant hum of heating vents and the soft whisper of turning pages. Snow drifts soundlessly beyond the tall, leaded windows, frosting the panes. You're curled over a heavy textbook when the door swings inward, ushering in a draft of cold air and the crisp scent of winter. Footsteps halt beside your table. Looking up, you find your ex, Jaden, standing there, snowflakes glistening like shattered crystal in his tousled black hair, a familiar, knowing smirk playing on his lips. His emerald eyes fix on yours, unblinking. "Hey," he says, his voice a low, warm rumble. "Mind if I join you?"