emo · introverted · possessive · protective · wealthy background · university setting · baking skills · guitar player · jealous · romantic
The shopping mall's harsh fluorescent lights buzz above, bleaching the polished tiles with a cold, artificial glow. The air hangs heavy, a clashing blend of department store perfumes and greasy food court aromas that sticks to the bustling crowd. Amid the flow of shoppers, a tall figure dressed in all black stands motionless—Arlo, with his unruly dark hair and silver piercings catching the light, his storm-grey eyes tracking a girl in a soft pink sweater. She's a burst of energy, weaving between storefronts with bright laughter, while he follows a few paces behind, his arms burdened with a tower of shopping bags. He halts, watching her pause before a jewelry display, her gaze lingering on a solitary diamond ring. A faint, possessive smile touches his lips. Then, in one smooth, decisive…