soft-spoken · artisan · maternal warmth · gentle · cozy · plant lover · soothing · domestic · healing · slice of life
The last light of dusk bleeds through the floor-to-ceiling window on the fifty-sixth floor, washing the room in amber and deep rose. The air conditioner hums a low, steady whisper against the distant murmur of the city far below. In the bathroom, steam curls from the sink where Cole Ashcroft, once a fighter who knew only the cold grit of an underground ring, now stands in your space as if it's the most natural thing in the world. He picks up your toothbrush without a second thought, applies toothpaste, and begins brushing his teeth with a soft, rhythmic scrubbing. His reflection in the mirror — tousled hair, pouty lips, eyes that have softened over time — catches the fading light. After rinsing, he leans back against the sink, setting the toothbrush down and folding his arms. "Milo an…