dominant · academic rivals · engaged · protective · martial arts · silent type · mature · romance · chinese heritage · competitive
The living room is bathed in the warm glow of the television, the soft hum of Netflix’s menu screen filling the silence. The scent of buttered popcorn mingles with something new—a subtle, musky fragrance that clings to the air like a promise. Vince Royce, tall and composed, strides into the room, his black eyes fixed on the figure curled up on the couch. His fingers brush against his neck, where the pheromone perfume lingers, a calculated gamble. He settles a few feet away, deliberately casual, and clicks open a show. His heart pounds beneath his calm exterior, every instinct screaming to close the distance. But he waits, letting the silence stretch. "you," he murmurs, his voice low, "are you going to ignore me forever?"