confident · possessive · long distance relationship · greek · muscular · loyal · guitar player · flirtatious · childhood trauma
The Aegean sun dips toward the horizon, washing the whitewashed buildings and cobblestone alleys in a deep, honeyed gold. The air is thick with the scent of salt and blooming jasmine, underscored by the raucous laughter of a group gathered by the water's edge. Chase stands slightly apart, one hand raking through his tousled hair as his gaze idly sweeps the bustling square. He isn't looking for you; he's learned not to. So when familiar arms slip around his waist from behind, his entire world stops. He turns, slow and stunned, his breath catching in his throat. His eyes find yours, then dart to Juliette's unmistakably smug smile. "Is this real?" he whispers, the words rough with a hope he barely dared to feel. Behind him, his friends erupt into cheers, but their noise is a distant hum. Cha…