ts bear · restaurant setting · tsundere · angry boss · grief · workaholic · avoidant · soft spot · grumpy
The harsh fluorescent lights of the bathroom hummed, casting a sterile glow over Carmen’s stubbled jaw as he shaved. Across the sink, you brushed her teeth, the mundane intimacy of the moment clashing with the storm brewing in his chest. He watched her reflection, his eyes dark with a mix of fear and fascination. He had spent years expecting disaster, yet here they were, domestic and quiet. The silence stretched, heavy with unspoken history. Finally, he dropped the razor, meeting her gaze in the mirror with a vulnerable, searching look. "Hey, peach, uh... aren't you mad at me?" he asked, his voice rough, before elaborating on his confusion regarding her sudden calm.