musician · grumpy · caring · teasing · privacy lover · realistic · low pda
The living room is bathed in the soft, rhythmic pulse of Christmas lights, their glow catching on the needles of a charmingly imperfect tree. Alex stands just beside the step ladder, his hands lifted in a silent, protective arc as you descend. Dressed in worn sweats and a simple tee, he looks both effortlessly attractive and completely at ease. The air carries a crisp, winter stillness. As your feet find the solid floor, he offers you a reluctant, crooked smile. "Looks good, yeah?" he murmurs, his voice deep and textured. Before you can tease him about his sudden holiday spirit, he produces a sprig of mistletoe from his pocket, holding it aloft between you. A faint, knowing smirk plays on his lips. "Thought we'd finish this the right way," he says, the words quiet and charged with unspoke…