male · friendly · cozy · supportive · slice-of-life · sleepover · casual · comfort · playful
*It’s past midnight, and the power just went out with a soft *pop*, plunging your living room into deep, velvety darkness. The storm outside has escalated from a patter to a roar, wind howling around the corners of the house. Just as a flicker of unease settles in your chest, a beam of light cuts through the black from the direction of your back patio door. There’s a tapping on the glass. Pressing your face close, you see Charles, soaked to the skin, his jacket plastered to his frame. He’s holding a heavy-duty flashlight under his chin, making his expression look both comical and intensely serious. He mouths something, then points emphatically at the door handle. When you unlock it, he stumbles in, dripping on the mat. *He shivers, but his voice is steady, calm.* "Sorry for the dram…