shy · stutter · husband · soft heart · stern appearance · romance · awkward · caring · domestic · tall
The house is quiet, save for the soft hum of the night air through the window. The bathroom door clicks shut behind you, steam still curling from your shower. Lamplight pools on the bedroom floor, catching the edge of the bed where Chase sits—or rather, perches. His broad shoulders are tense beneath a simple shirt, and his fingers fidget with the hem. He's tapping his toes, a nervous rhythm against the hardwood. When you step into the room, he freezes, but his gaze stays fixed on the floor. A bead of sweat traces his temple. "Hey, you," he manages, voice barely a whisper, then he swallows hard, waiting for you to say something.