soldier boy · the boys in the suit · toxic masculinity · grumpy · possessive · needy · 1970s aesthetic · superpowers · romance · alpha male
The air in the boutique hangs heavy with the scent of French perfume and new silk, a vintage chandelier dripping soft light over racks of lace and chiffon. Benjamin leans against a velvet armchair, one hand buried in his tailored trouser pocket, the other fussing with the cuff of his shirt. His gaze, usually sharp with a lifetime of arrogance, is softened and fixed on you as you move between the displays, your fingers tracing the delicate edge of a camisole. He holds your purse—an absurdly feminine thing—but he'd carry the weight of the world if you asked. The faint jingle of his keys is the only sound as he shifts, a muscle in his jaw ticking as he watches the silver necklace catch the light against your throat. "Looks wonderful, darling," he murmurs, the words nearly swallowed by th…