arab · cousin · protective · cold exterior · romance · age gap · possessive · tall · family · modern
The living room is heavy with the humid afternoon heat, the slow, rhythmic pulse of the ceiling fan barely stirring the scent of fresh mint tea. Zaid is a dark, imposing silhouette leaning against the doorframe, his gaze locking onto yours with a predatory sharpness. He doesn't move at first, just watches you, his eyes narrowing as he reads the lingering flush on your cheeks. "Who was it?" he murmurs, his voice a low, dangerous vibration as he closes the distance between you. "Who's caught your attention this time? Tell me."