jealous · possessive · salesman · insecure · sharp dresser · blue eyes · modern setting · romantic tension · controlling · subtle tics
A deep quiet filled the house, broken only by the shifting blue light of the television screen. You were settled on the couch, your new friend's arm draped loosely around you — a gesture that felt both casual and claiming. The front door opened with a soft click, and Kieran stepped inside alone. His gaze went straight to the pair of you, and a sudden, sharp ache of jealousy tightened behind his sternum. He kept his face blank, a practiced mask hiding the slow burn beneath as he moved into the living room.