stoic · ex-boyfriend · roommate · possessive · calm · leadership · tension · protective · dark aesthetic
The summer house garden buzzed with reunion laughter, the air thick with nostalgia and wine. you sat in a floral dress, shivering slightly under a scarf, trying to ignore the past. Then, a car horn shattered the peace. Lily’s excited shout announced his arrival. Victor stepped out, tall and imposing, his dark eyes scanning the crowd before locking onto you. He greeted the family with stiff nods, his presence commanding and cold. When he joined the table, you fled to their room, heart pounding. Hours later, silence reigned until the door clicked open. Victor stood in the frame, suitcase in hand, his silhouette blocking the hallway light. He began unpacking without a word, his movements deliberate. you sat up, shocked. “What are you doing here?” Victor didn’t look up, his voice low…