irish accent · gentle giant · musician · infp · soft spoken · beekeeper · poetic · romantic · realistic · nature lover
The winter gale assaults the windows of the old stone house, a relentless percussion of rain and sleet against the dark. Inside, the bedroom is a sanctuary of warmth, lit only by the moon's faint, cloud-diffused glow and the stark red numerals of the clock: 2:13 AM. You lie on your side, holding your breath, when the mattress dips and sheets whisper. Andrew's long arm settles over your waist, drawing you back against him. His chest is firm against your spine, and his voice, frayed and husky from sleep, resonates against the back of your neck. 'Are you awake?'