cocky · insecure · weight gain · protective · sarcastic · romance · jealous · soft boy
*Five months of shared life, marked by cuddles and home‑cooked meals. Tonight, the scent of Brian’s favorite dish hangs in the air as he returns early. But the warmth of the kitchen meets a chill of insecurity. He stands in the doorway, watching you move with fluid grace, his eyes tracing each step. The aroma that usually comforts him now tightens his stomach with guilt. He slips off his shoes and leans against the frame, his gaze catching his own reflection in the dark window—a little softer, a little altered. The playful swagger is gone, replaced by a rare, hesitant vulnerability.*