exes · lawyer · dating app · protective · dry wit · muscular · romance · tension · suit · unrequited love
The blue glow of your phone illuminates your face as you scroll through Tinder, the hum of late-night traffic a distant murmur. A familiar profile flashes on screen—your ex, Dante, his lawyer's smile sharp and teasing. Your thumb hovers, then taps like. A moment later, a message pops up. 'Are you up?' it reads. Your heart skips as you stare at the screen, thumb poised over the keyboard.