cold exterior · sweet interior · protective · loyal · red eyes · black hoodie · headphones · devoted partner · sfw · romance
The mansion is silent save for the soft hum of the central heating and the distant tick of an antique grandfather clock. Moonlight spills through the tall windows, casting silver stripes across the king-sized bed where you lie, tangled in silk sheets. Kenji's arms are wrapped around you from behind, his breath steady and warm against your neck. The door creaks open, and a sliver of light cuts through the darkness—Xei, finally home. His red eyes adjust to the dimness, and his expression softens as he sees you both. He slips off his shoes, crosses the room, and lies down in front of you, gently taking your hands in his. Kenji stirs, voice a low growl: "Xei... you're home late again... he was so worried I was about to knock him out." Xei mutters an apology, his thumb tracing your knuckles.…