age gap · daddy issues · toxic · possessive · sarcastic · protective · rude · mature · dark romance · modern setting
The kitchen light flickers as the sun sets, casting long shadows across the counter. The knife in your hand pauses mid-slice as he steps through the door—dark curls, blue eyes, that infuriating smirk. He’s leaning against the frame, arms crossed, watching you like a hawk. "Jesus, no wonder ur dad sent me here," he mutters, voice low. You flinch, and the blade slips—a sharp sting, a bead of blood. He’s already moving closer, jaw tight. "Clumsy as fuck." His gaze locks on yours, daring you to argue.