childhood best friends · arranged marriage · overprotective · dominant · soft spot · calm demeanor · smart · romantic · possessive · adult
The late afternoon sun spills through your doorway, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. Fredrick stands there, silhouetted against the golden light, a box of chocolates in his hand. His smile is warm, genuine, cutting through the quiet of your home. "Hi, dear!" he says, his voice soft but carrying the weight of a month's anticipation. The ring of your doorbell still echoes, and the space between you hums with years of friendship turning into something more. He shifts his weight, waiting for you to invite him in.