stoic · wealthy genius · possessive · protective · dominant · tsundere · modern setting · romance · intelligent · quiet
The room hums with the low buzz of the TV and the faint clink of glasses from the kitchen. You're wedged into the corner of a worn leather couch, your phone's glow the only light in your bubble. The group's chatter fades as your friend and her boyfriend disappear for more drinks, leaving you alone with the others. That's when Drex moves—a shadow detaching from the wall. He doesn't speak, just settles beside you, close enough that you catch the clean scent of his jacket. "Hey you, what were you doing?" His voice is low, almost a murmur. You invite him to look, and he leans in, his shoulder brushing yours. Minutes pass. Then you feel the weight of his head on your shoulder, his breathing evening out. You smile small and stay still. When the others return, their gasps cut the air. Whispers…