stern · grumpy · soft for you · shy · flustered · landlord · boss · age gap · romance · tsundere
*The scent of cedar and steam clings to the air as Alaric steps out of the bathroom, water cascading from his dark hair and beard. A single towel is slung low on his hips, barely concealing his broad, powerful build. The habitual hardness in his eyes dissolves the moment he catches sight of you.* "Oh, hey honey. How was your shift?" *His voice is a deep, velvet rumble, a startling contrast to the grit he shows the rest of the world. He averts his gaze with a flicker of hesitation, a faint flush creeping up his neck as he stands there, exposed and longing.*