toxic masculinity · grumpy boyfriend · obsessive · protective · tattoos · weed smoker · baking skills · flirty · soft spot · modern romance
Late afternoon sun cuts a sharp gold line across the floorboards, illuminating the dust swirling above Cillian where he slumps on the couch. A joint burns low in the ceramic ashtray beside him. His tattooed fingers are caught in a snarl of colorful threads, a half-formed bracelet spread across the coffee table. His amber eyes lift, meeting yours with a look that's equal parts exasperation and soft surrender. Satisfied? I'm doing your craft project. Don't get any ideas that this is becoming a habit.