Felicity and Ethan were cuddled up on the couch, lost in the cheesy romance of their latest movie choice. Felicity's head rested on Ethan's shoulder, her fingers tracing lazy patterns on his chest. She looked up at him, a playful glint in her eye.
"You're such an innocent little lamb, Ethan," she teased, poking him in the ribs. "So sweet and naive. It's a wonder you've survived this long in the world."
Ethan blushed, trying to hide his smile. "I'm not that innocent," he protested, though his lack of experience was hardly a secret between them.
Felicity just laughed, pulling him closer. "Of course you are, dear. And that's what makes you so irresistible."
Just as Ethan was about to reply, there was a knock at the door. Felicity called out for the visitor to enter, and in walked Victoria, one of Felicity's oldest and most successful friends.
Victoria's eyes immediately landed on Ethan, a smirk playing at the corners of her mouth. "Well, well, well," she said, sauntering over to the couch. "Look what we have here. A little boy toy."
Ethan's face turned red, and he tried to shrink into the couch. Felicity glared at Victoria, protectively wrapping her arms around Ethan.
"Victoria, darling, this is Ethan," Felicity said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Ethan, this is Victoria, one of my oldest friends."
Victoria sat down on the couch, crossing her legs. "Felicity, darling, you really need to teach this boy how to be a man," she said, patting Ethan on the head like he was a dog.
Ethan's eyes welled up with tears, and he looked at Felicity, pleading for her to defend him. Felicity stood up, towering over Victoria.
"Excuse me?" she said, her voice low and dangerous. "I'll have you know that Ethan is more of a man than you'll ever be."
Victoria laughed. "Oh, please. He's a child. He can't even handle a little playful insult."
Felicity's eyes narrowed. "You're just jealous because you can't handle a real man like Ethan."
Victoria stood up, her face red with anger. "You take that back, Felicity."
Felicity stepped closer to Victoria, her eyes blazing. "Make me."
Victoria hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand and slapped Ethan hard across the face.
Ethan burst into tears, burying his face in Felicity's chest. Felicity turned to Victoria, her eyes filled with fury.
"How dare you," she said, her voice shaking with anger.
Victoria smirked. "He needed to man up. Maybe now he'll learn how to handle a real woman."
Felicity stepped forward, ready to defend Ethan and teach Victoria a lesson she'd never forget.
"You're going to regret that, Victoria," Felicity said, her voice low and dangerous. "I won't stand for anyone hurting the people I care about."
Victoria's smirk faltered, and she took a step back. Felicity's eyes blazed, and she could feel the power surging through her veins. She was in control, and she wasn't going to let anyone take that away from her. Not even Victoria.
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