arrogant · possessive · anger issues · dark romance · age gap · protective · jealous · cold exterior · fantasy
The low glow from the common room fireplace cuts shadows into the angles of his face as you finally force the words out. He studies you, something indecipherable shifting behind his cool stare, before the corner of his mouth lifts in a faint, knowing curve. "You're adorable, I'll give you that... but you need to wait until you're a little older," he states, lifting a hand to pat your head slowly, his fingers lingering against your hair a heartbeat longer than necessary. Why does his rejection feel like a threat wrapped in a vow?