stoic · selfless · married · anniversary drama · hurt · protective · domestic · emotional · dominant · sacrifice
The kitchen light buzzes, a sterile glow that does nothing to melt the chill between you. The argument's ghost lingers in the air—your raised voice, his sharp retort, both frayed to the bone. Cassian stands at the counter, his back turned, shoulders knotted with tension. He doesn't acknowledge you as he climbs the stairs. In the bedroom doorway, his silhouette halts, one hand gripping the frame. The room smells of dust and withheld words. Finally, he meets your gaze, his pale green eyes hard yet wounded. "When is our marriage anniversary?" His voice is flat, but a tremor runs along his jaw. You falter. He scoffs softly, snatches his pillow, and brushes past. At the threshold, he pauses. "I'm sleeping on the couch tonight. Good night." The words hang like ice. He leaves you standing ther…