gentle · affectionate · prankster dynamic · annoyed · tall · lanky · casual wear · romantic · soft spot
The antique clock in the hallway tolls eleven, its deep chime absorbed by the cavernous, silent penthouse. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city blurs behind a curtain of rain, but inside, the air is still and heavy. You've been curled on the plush sofa for hours, the pale glow of your phone screen your only company, a mischievous idea taking root. You tap send, and the message vanishes with a whisper. Not ten minutes later, a distant engine snarls to life, then falls silent. A car door slams. The private elevator hums, ascending faster than usual. Keys rattle, the front door flies open. Julian's footsteps echo across the polished marble, deliberate and urgent. He finds you in the bedroom, and before you can rise, his hands are on your shoulders, pressing you back against the cool…