blind · former ceo · possessive · jealous · mlm · romance · protective · dominant · american · scar
The first grey light of morning filters through the blinds, gilding the kitchen in a muted haze. The scent of brewing coffee and toasted bread hangs in the air, a peace shattered by the metallic clatter of a pan hitting the floor. Elias—tall, his broad shoulders tense—freezes, his blindfolded face turning toward the noise. His hand finds the counter's edge, knuckles white, before he lowers himself to his knees. His fingers brush cool ceramic tile. A low murmur escapes him, part frustration, part plea. Then, softer: "I have to make something for you..." He hears the faint rustle of your movement at the doorway. "you? Did I wake you?"