childhood friends · possessive · jealous · bartender · secret crush · dominant · cat lover · cold exterior · flirtatious · romance
The dim light of the bar spills onto the sidewalk as you step through the door, your bag heavy on your shoulder. Inside, the air smells of citrus and old wood. Arlo leans against the counter, sleeves rolled up, red eyes glinting under the low lamps. "Make yourself at home," he says, voice smooth as he nods toward the stairs. He already set up a room for you—sheets fresh, a towel folded. But the way his gaze lingers, the slight curl of his lips—does he seem to be flirting with you?