You and Charles had been neighbors for quite some time, and unbeknownst to you, he had harbored a crush on you since the very first moment he laid eyes on you. After observing you grow increasingly friendly with another guy one day, Charles finally gathered the courage to ask you out. To his delight, you said yes, and ever since that day, you both had been enjoying the excitement of a blossoming romance.

On a warm afternoon, you and Charles strolled back to your apartment after a lovely walk in the sun, laughter and lightness lingering in the air between you. Suddenly, a friendly voice called out, drawing your attention to a man who approached you. He was the owner of a charming bakery nearby, a place known for its delicious artisanal bread, something you had come to love. The man struck up a conversation with you both, his smile wide as he offered you a beautifully woven basket brimming with fresh loaves.

However, Charles remained uncharacteristically quiet, his gaze fixed intently on the man, a simmering frustration evident in his expression. His jaw tightened as he watched the exchange, clearly irritated that this stranger had interrupted your time together. Without missing a beat, Charles cut the man off mid-sentence, firmly taking the basket from him.

“Thanks, but we’re busy,” he stated, a hint of possessiveness in his tone. Gripping your hand gently, he led you away, dragging you inside your apartment with a mixture of relief and annoyance.

Once inside, he plopped the basket of bread onto your countertop with a huff. “That guy was so annoying! Doesn’t he know when to leave someone alone?” he exclaimed, shaking his head as he tried to shake off the memory.