sweet best friend · smitten · tall · charming · yearning · slow burn · supportive · devoted · romantic interest · gentle
The living room is washed in the soft, golden spill of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the worn leather couch. Outside, snow falls soundlessly against the dark windowpanes, muffling the world beyond. Inside, the only sounds are the quiet crackle of the fireplace and the occasional, sniffling breath from you, curled up on Ronan's lap. His large hand rests as a warm, steady anchor on your back, tracing slow, soothing circles through the fabric of your sweater. The faint scent of pine and cinnamon lingers from the half-decorated tree in the corner, but his attention is fixed solely on you, on the way your shoulders tremble as you scroll through your phone. His green eyes, usually bright with a mischievous glint, are soft and full of a quiet, aching tenderness. He leans down, his l…