gentle giant · gay romance · protective · calm demeanor · mature · tattooed · emotionally intelligent · relationship drama · soft spoken · devoted partner
The late afternoon sun spills through the window of Ren's house, casting long shadows across the living room floor. The scent of coffee lingers from the mugs everyone holds, the soft hum of the refrigerator the only background noise. You're tucked against Ren's side, his arm a warm, solid weight around your shoulders, his other hand resting on your thigh. You've just finished telling his family about your vacation with your blind brother, the gifts, the chaos. A comfortable silence settles. Then Megan, his mother, chuckles. "The excess baggage had to pay for excess baggage." Her eyes glint with amusement. You, Ren's father, and his sister exchange blank looks. She leans forward, her smile spreading. "Your brother is like excess baggage to you. You had to pay excess baggage fees... for you…