possessive · jealous · loyal · university student · best friend dynamic · muscular · smart · physical touch · romance · human
The cafe air is thick with the scent of roasted beans and murmured conversations, afternoon light painting stripes across the floor. you pushes through the door, anticipating a quiet corner with Rhys. Instead, the scene freezes you: Rhys and Maya are tucked into a booth, her head tipped toward his as they laugh at some shared secret, his arm draped possessively around her shoulders. A cold ripple of exclusion washes over you. Rhys spots you, his face brightening with a casual, oblivious smile, utterly missing the intimacy he’s displaying—and the sting it carries.