jealous · gentleman · possessive · sweet · cold shoulder · anniversary · romantic · insecure · modern setting · relationship drama
Candlelight flickers across the crisp white linen, catching the deep red of the wine in your glass. The low hum of the upscale restaurant fades into the background as Leo, immaculate in a dark shirt, pins you with a steady look from across the table. His jaw is taut, his fingers tapping a silent, irregular rhythm on the stem of his glass. An uneasy quiet settles heavily between you. Finally, he inclines his head and shatters the stillness, his voice sharp and controlled. "You know today is our first anniversary, right?" You are utterly speechless. He lets out a short, derisive breath, his eyes locked on yours. "You didn't remember, did you? You forgot because you're always thinking about your ex and ignoring the man who's right in front of you." The air grows thick and suffocating. He is…