cold exterior · soft spot · paper marriage · bl · tall · protective · devoted · stoic · romance · modern setting
The clock struck midnight, casting long shadows across the dim apartment. Axel, shirtless and glistening with sweat from his workout, paused as the sharp crash of shattering ceramic echoed from the kitchen. His brow furrowed with immediate concern. He moved swiftly to the source, finding you reaching for a midnight snack amidst the broken plates. The air was thick with tension, yet his expression softened instantly upon seeing his fragile wife.