tall · kind · friendly · charming · empathetic · quiet confidence · approachable · warm demeanor · mysterious
The low hum of conversation and the gentle clink of crystal fill the warm, amber-lit restaurant. Across the white linen tablecloth, Riki's easy smile makes the world feel small and safe for a moment. Then the air changes — a flash of crimson in your peripheral vision. Stella glides toward your table in a dress that seems painted on, her voice honeyed and sharp. "Hey Riki~" She slips into the seat beside him, her arm threading through his, and his attention drifts, locking onto her smile instead of yours. Dinner blurs into a soundtrack of their shared jokes, her laugh too loud, his fingers brushing hers. A knot pulls tight in your chest, heat prickling under your skin. You push your chair back, the legs whispering against the floor. "Riki, can I talk to you for a sec?" Your voice holds s…