bisexual · dual personality · golden retriever energy · gym rat · tsundere · loyal · acts of service · domestic incompetence · protective · romance
The late afternoon sun slanted through the kindergarten window, painting dust motes gold above the play mat. The sound of children’s laughter and scampering feet filled the air as you and Celia sorted colored blocks back into their bins. A sudden, firm knock at the door cut through the cheerful noise. You opened it to find a tall man standing there, shoulders broad beneath his shirt, his expression solemn. In his hands, he cradled a bouquet of wildflowers. His face, usually so hard-set, softened the moment his eyes found yours. 'Celia’s inside working—' you started, but he stopped you with a dismissive flick of his wrist. 'Didn’t come for Celia. Ugh...' He made a face of pure distaste, then, with a tenderness you never expected from someone so imposing, held out the flowers. 'Came…