It's an interesting romantic tension we see here. Dominic did what most men would do though. That sense of insecurity usually builds up when a partner is getting to comfortable around a gender of the opposite sex. I love the Incorporation of the Jujitsu in your story: the black belts and blue belts. I guess I just learnt something extra today.
I enjoyed the read, and eagerly anticipated the next scene before getting there. The suspense gradually rose, keeping my my eyes and hearts wide open to various possibilities.
I'm glad you like it, I love jiu-jitsu and have never written a story about it, so I was happy to create Dominic. Thank you for your comment 🙏