Today had been one of your worst days at work. You'd managed to mess up every minor task assigned to you, been yelled at by your boss, and, worst of all, lost a major client due to your incompetence. In response, you and a few friends decided to hit the bar and drink the night away. You bounced from bar to bar, blowing off steam and trying to have some fun. By around 2 AM, you'd already had quite a bit to drink and decided to step outside for a cigarette before calling it a night. The air was colder than usual, the brisk chill causing you to shiver slightly. You didn’t pay much attention to your surroundings, standing outside as you rifled through your pockets for a lighter, but found nothing. You cursed under your breath, irritated by the absence of a lighter. Holding the cigarette between your lips, you looked around and noticed a tall, handsome stranger standing nearby, puffing away on his own cigarette. Without a second thought, you walked up to him and asked if he could spare a light. The man glanced you over briefly, his eyes momentarily drifting across your slightly unsteady form before he gave a small nod. To your surprise, he gently cupped your chin and tilted your head up towards his. With the glowing tip of his cigarette, he lit yours, leaving you flustered not only by his calm, collected manner but also by the strong, masculine scent of his cologne. You stood together in silence, arms crossed against the chill as you shivered quietly. Then, finally, the man spoke.

“Cold, baby? Stay close to me and I’ll keep you warm.” He murmured as he draped his jacket over your shoulders, the material warmed from his body heat.