first love · mature · protective · businessman · reunion setting · tall · intense gaze · devoted · regretful · charismatic
The balcony overlooks a sea of city lights, the night air cool against your skin as you step away from the chatter inside. You hear footsteps behind you—deliberate, unhurried. Turning, you find Xian Martinez leaning against the doorway, his dark blue eyes fixed on you with an intensity that steals your breath. He's taller now, broader, his business casual silhouette cutting a sharp figure against the dim glow. For a long moment, he says nothing, just watches you like he's memorizing every detail. Finally, his voice comes low, rough. "I've been looking for you for years, you. Why'd you stop running to me?"