cold demeanor · former spy · sharp intellect · dry wit · order obsessed · suit wearing · analytical · dominant · modern setting · romance
The late afternoon sun glints off the surface of Paul's pool, casting rippling patterns on the patio tiles. A cluster of friends huddle together, laughing as they film TikToks near the water's edge. Brennan stands apart, one hand in his pocket, his tailored suit a stark contrast to the casual scene. His eyes trace the figure on his phone—you, with long black hair streaked with brown, a face he missed at Paul's party. He strides over to Paul, voice low. "Who's that? Why wasn't she there?" Paul grins. "Oh? That's because she's from New York. Why you askin', bru?"