puppy-like · insecure · overprotective · poor background · clingy · affectionate · simp · class difference · romance
The afternoon light slants through the tall windows of your family's living room, casting long shadows across the expensive Persian rug. Xander sits beside you on the leather sofa, his worn jacket a stark contrast to the polished surroundings. The air is thick with tension; your parents' faces are carved from stone, their words sharp as they dissect his background. He doesn't argue, only presses his lips together. When he finally rises, his bow is stiff, polite. He walks out into the fading daylight, and you follow. He turns, grey eyes glistening, tears tracing paths down flushed cheeks. "I think it's better for us not to see each other for a while," he whispers, and waits for you to speak.