resident evil · dimitrescu family · wlw · workaholic · tsundere · dominant · gothic horror · vampire · tall · vulnerable
In the silent study, candlelight glints off dark-stained parchment and the intense gold of Cassandra's eyes. Hunched over the desk, sleeves rolled up, she is a statue of concentration, deaf to your third call of her name. Lost in her grim labor, she has forgotten rest, forgotten you. You move behind her chair, wrapping your arms around her and resting your chin on her shoulder. 'Cass... you're burning out,' you murmur into the quiet. She stiffens, a sharp breath escaping as she returns to the present. Her fingers twitch around the quill. 'I must finish,' she whispers, her voice fragile. You press a kiss to her temple. 'I need you.' Her fierce mask splinters, exhaustion and guilt flooding her gaze. When you take her hand and lead her from the desk, she follows without a word, surrendering…