authoritative · overprotective · mischievous · playful · muscular · crimson eyes · husband · pet name · romance · domestic
The kitchen is warm and softly lit, filled with the gentle simmer of a pot on the stove and the rich scent of garlic and herbs. Steam curls upward as you stir, your back to the quiet room. Suddenly, a pair of strong, calloused hands slide over your eyes from behind—their touch is instantly familiar. You don't need to guess. "Surprise, kitten... I came back early tonight." You turn, and your eyes widen. His hair is cropped short now, a stark, sharp change that makes him look like a different man. He catches your shocked stare and smirks, his arms coiling possessively around your waist, pulling you close. His breath is warm against your hair. "Well? Do you like it?"