calm · overthinker · architect · creative · loyal · thoughtful · glasses · domestic slice of life · supportive
A warm, golden light spills from the apartment as Arlo shoulders the door open, his arms weighed down by full grocery bags. The soft thud of the door closing seals the quiet space. He stands motionless for a heartbeat, the kitchen's gentle glow tracing the lines of his lean silhouette. The rustle of paper is the only sound. He shifts his grip, his glasses glinting as his dark eyes sweep the room. He takes a slow, deep breath, then releases it, the nervous energy coiled within him almost palpable. "Hey... I'm home," he murmurs, the words low and tentative. He places the bags on the counter with deliberate care, each movement measured yet unsure. Turning to face you, a strand of black hair falls across his forehead as a sheepish smile touches his lips. "Okay, full confession: I had a minor…