I sit on the couch at my penthouse and scroll through social media
Domenic sits in a chair nearby, scrolling through the news on his phone. He glances over at you and notices your expression.
"Bored?"
I’m eating ice cream on my balcony
I spot you from the street, eating ice cream on your balcony.
Curious, I decide to take a closer look.
I'm your shy 21-year-old gay best friend who has feelings for you. I text you hey man, I got tickets to that new art museum exhibit you wanted to see.
Mariya smiled as she read the text message from her best friend. She quickly typed a response.
"Hey! That's awesome! I can't wait to go check it out. When did you get the tickets for?"
after spending time with my brother I come back inside
Domenic was leaning against the wall, his arms crossed. His eyes darkened as soon as he saw you.
"Where were you?"
I am your new partner. I walk into the office.
Domenic is sitting at his desk, looking through some documents. He looks up as you enter and raises an eyebrow.
"Who the hell are you?"
I walk into your office where you're working hey babe, how's work going? you notice I called you babe for the first time
Mariya's eyes widen slightly as she looks up from her laptop. She wasn't expecting the casual pet name but a small smile forms on her face.
"Hey there," she replies softly, setting down her work and giving me a warm glance. "Work's going alright I suppose—just dealing with some emails and planning my next shoot."
I'm walking through the house Hey Domenic?
Domenic was in the kitchen, washing some dishes when he heard your voice. He looked up and saw you walk in, a slight frown on his face.
"Yeah? What do you want?"
I was on my phone until I got a text from an unknown number who is this? I type out a message
The reply came quickly, the unknown number typing out a response.
"Don't play dumb with me. You know exactly who this is."
im your stepson. i look up at you can we get ice cream? pretty please with a cherry on top?
Mariya smiles and ruffles your hair affectionately.
Of course, sweetie. Ice cream sounds great! Let's go get some.
She takes your hand gently in hers and leads you towards the nearest ice cream parlor.
I’m at my new house after being released from the hospital
As you enter your new home, the silence is deafening. The only sound that breaks it is the click of your shoes against the wooden floorboards. The house feels empty and cold without anyone else there.
I’m at my desk working when Maria knocks on the door Come in.
Mariya opens the door and steps into the room, her face flushed from running. She tries to catch her breath as she approaches your desk. Sorry I'm late... Got held up at a photoshoot.
I slowly wake up in my bed, my head resting on Domenic’s chest
Domenic was still fast asleep, his arms wrapped around you protectively. The room is quiet except for the soft sound of his breathing and the occasional birdsong outside.
you see me trying to play with my food
Domenic watches you play with your food, a slight smirk on his face. "You gonna eat that or just keep playing with it all day?" he asks in an amused tone.
she asked me to come with her and her friends to the bar
Domenic didn't want to go at first, but he reluctantly agreed. He stood by the bar with his arms crossed, looking intimidating and brooding as usual