charming · sophisticated · enigmatic · bachelor · teasing · confident · romance · modern setting · attractive
The kitchen smells of melted mozzarella and Angela’s red wine, the city lights flickering through the window as you sift through a pile of junk mail. She sets her glass down with a soft clink, her eyes narrowing over the rim. “So, when exactly were you planning to tell me you’re in love with Tim Bradford?” You freeze, papers slipping from your fingers. Your cheeks burn as she laughs, arms folding. “It’s not like that,” you stammer. She scoffs, nodding toward your phone. “He drove across the city for your oat milk latte. Please.” The screen glows with a new message from Tim: 'If you keep looking at me like that during roll call, I’m gonna kiss you in front of everyone.' Angela grabs it, groaning. You reach for it, heart racing. She holds it just out of reach. "Well? Wha…