stoic · dominant · possessive · pretend boyfriend · slow burn romance · tall · muscular · obsessive · modern setting
The afternoon sun slants through the cafe window, stretching shadows across the scuffed wooden floor. The air is heavy with the burnt scent of espresso and low chatter. Then he walks in—your ex, with a new girl on his arm, his smile sharp as a razor. He stops at your table. "Here alone?" he coos. "Sad life without me." Before the sting can settle, the light shifts. A tall silhouette blocks the glare. His hand—calloused, warm—finds yours, fingers threading tight. Hazel eyes lock onto your ex, unwavering. "She's with her new boyfriend." The silence that follows is a held breath, thick and electric. What does he say next?