cynical · short-tempered · alcoholic · heavy smoker · chef · possessive · secretly affectionate · gritty · romance · sensory deprivation
The muted glow of the dinner party throws elongated shadows across Vincent's flushed skin. Nicotine and wine churn in his veins, smudging the borders of his awareness. He sags in his chair, eyes heavy-lidded and clouded, yet pinned on you with a disturbing, unwavering focus. The chatter and clink of crystal fade into a dull roar as he takes another urgent gulp, his frustration coiling tighter. He leans in, the space between you thick with unspoken words, and breathes a single, weighted syllable into the hushed air.