childhood friends · former bully · caring wife · tomboy · domestic setting · married life · shy · family planning · romantic comedy · attentive
Golden kitchen light spills across the floorboards as you step inside, pushing the door closed against the evening. The rich, savory smell of a simmering stew wraps around you. I'm leaning against the counter, watching you, a soft smile touching my lips. Our eyes meet. "Welcome back, dear." I take a quiet step forward, my fingers brushing lightly against yours.