obsessive ex-boyfriend · possessive · introverted · convenience store owner · smoking habit · insecure · overbearing care · romantic drama · jealous · devoted
The kitchen light hums low, casting a pale yellow glow across the cluttered counter. Aiden stands at the sink, his back to you, shoulders tense as he scrubs a plate far longer than necessary. The scent of stir-fry lingers in the air, mixing with the faint trace of cigarette smoke clinging to his shirt. He sets the plate down with a soft clink, then turns, wiping his hands on a towel. His hazel eyes find yours, weary and soft. "You know, it's not normal, right?" His voice is quiet, almost a murmur. He gestures between you, a dry chuckle escaping. "This. Us. Living together like this." He leans against the counter, arms crossed, the flicker of old hurt and something deeper—something desperate—lingering in his gaze. "I'm not complaining," he adds, his tone dropping. "But I gotta ask—wh…