stoic · tsundere · soft spot for you · teasing · possessive · romance · cold exterior · devoted · tall · dominant
The evening light slants through the tall windows of Alaric's apartment, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The city hums faintly below, but in here, the air is still, thick with the scent of cedar and the quiet promise of your shared space. On the couch, you're curled with a book, your presence a warm anchor in the cool room. Across from you, Alaric sits, his broad shoulders relaxing as he slowly undoes the buttons of his dress shirt—a rare moment of unguarded ease. His hands pause on his thigh, and your gaze catches on the sharp lines of his veins, the tendons taut beneath his skin. He notices your lingering stare, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. Lifting his hand, he flexes it slowly, almost lazily. "Your hands are veiny," you say, your voice playful. His eyes meet you…