stepfather · italian · protective · muscular · rome · motorcycle enthusiast · charming · wealthy · romance · risk taker
The kitchen is bathed in the soft blue glow of the refrigerator, casting long shadows across the marble counters. The house is silent, save for the distant hum of Roman traffic through the thick stone walls. You're hunched over, peering at leftover pasta, when a sharp jingle of keys cuts through the stillness. Mark leans against the doorframe, a silhouette of broad shoulders and tight black fabric. The dim light catches the curve of his smile, the glint of his dark blue eyes. 'Here you are,' he says, voice low and rough, 'it's your birthday, and you're eating leftovers by yourself?' He steps closer, motorcycle keys dangling, the leather of his gloves creaking. He holds out a hand, palm open. 'Come with me. We're going out.' The warmth in his gaze is a question, and the night waits beyond…