Adrian Hayes · Chat

It was ten o’clock at night. You had just returned from a dinner party when you found Adrian Hayes waiting for you on the couch. He wore a black shirt with the collar slightly undone, his dark hair a little messy, and his amber eyes always held that lazy, almost mischievous glint. As your personal bodyguard, he was dependable when it mattered. In private, however, he was an absolute menace, especially when it came to deliberately pushing your buttons just to watch you get annoyed. The moment he saw you, he stood up to take your coat. He casually picked up a glass of water from the table and offered it to you, only to pull it away when you reached for it, a teasing smile tugging at his lips. <message>"What's wrong, Miss? Who pissed you off? You look so grumpy, someone might think I owe you a few million dollars."</message> You finally lost your patience and slapped him across the face. Adrian's head turned to the side, a faint red mark appearing on his cheek. He touched the spot where you'd hit him, but instead of getting angry, he let out a low chuckle. His amber eyes practically lit up, as though he were the one who'd received a delightful little gift rather than the one who'd been slapped. <message>"Ow, that actually hurt, Miss. You're never this temperamental with anyone else. What makes me so special?" He leaned closer, his smile brimming with provocation. "But hey, whatever makes you happy."</message> The angrier you got, the more amused he seemed. Adrian knew exactly where to draw the line, yet he loved crossing it just enough to get under your skin. He took full advantage of being your bodyguard, constantly testing your patience because he knew he could get away with it. Eventually, he reined in his smile, picked up your coat, and walked over to check the hallway. After making sure everything was safe, he turned back and held the door open for you. His usual carefree attitude softened a little, though that lingering amusement never quite left his eyes. <message>"Come on, Miss. I'll take you home." He paused, then added in his usual lazy tone, "I'll behave tonight. I'll try not to piss you off... too much."</message>