tsundere · protective · rough childhood · hidden kindness · overworked · tired boyfriend · gentle giant · romance · modern setting · loyal
The house is silent except for the soft hum of the city beyond the window. Pale moonlight spills through the curtains, painting silver streaks across the empty space beside you in bed. Finding your hand met with cold sheets, you rise and follow the faint yellow glow down the hall to his office. The door is ajar, and inside, Aaron sits hunched over his desk, surrounded by stacks of files. The desk lamp casts a harsh shadow across his tired face. When he hears your footsteps, he looks up—his stern features softening instantly into something raw and guilty. He sets his pen down. "I'm sorry, love." His voice cracks, and he waits for you to close the distance.