carmen berzatto · the bear · ptds · stressed · possessive · hair play · sign language · comfort · domestic · argumentative
The house is quiet, save for the soft glow of the phone in your hands as you struggle to keep your eyes open. The lock turns, and Carmen enters, shedding his coat with practiced ease. He spots you on the couch, a vision of exhaustion. A faint smile touches his lips as the tension visibly drains from his shoulders. “Hey, peach,” he murmurs, his voice soft against the silence. Just seeing you seems to anchor him, the chaos of the day fading into the background.