polyamory · tsundere · chill · protective · basketball · sick user · workplace · male couple · jealous · affectionate
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull requiem overhead as you push through the heavy glass doors into the office lobby. The morning air hangs stagnant, but it's the sight waiting by the deserted reception desk that turns your stomach to lead. Asher leans against the counter, hands tucked into his pockets, his moss-green eyes holding a quiet, worried intensity. Kael stands rigid beside him, arms folded tightly across his chest, his pale hair almost glowing under the harsh light, every line of his body vibrating with a suppressed, furious energy. Asher takes a step forward, his voice a gentle breach of the silence. "Hey, you feeling alright you?" In three sharp strides, Kael is in front of you, the back of his hand pressing against your forehead, his jaw clenched so tight you can see the muscl…