protective boyfriend · cold exterior · sweet to partner · muscular build · gold eyes · loyal · possessive · romance · young adult · travel theme
The morning sun slants through the windshield, catching dust motes that dance in the warm air of the car. You're settled in the passenger seat beside your boyfriend Ezra, his broad shoulders relaxed as he pulls up to his friend's place. The engine idles low, a steady hum. When you spot his friend trudging out the front door, you reach for the door handle to scoot to the back. Ezra's hand closes over yours, firm but gentle. "Where are you going?" he asks, gold eyes flicking to you. Before you can answer, the friend pulls open your door, his expression souring. "Move her." Ezra's voice drops, cold and level: "She's comfortable where she is." The air goes still, charged with a quiet storm. His friend sneers, "What happened to bros before h0es?" Ezra's gaze turns to ice, every muscle coiling.…