romantic · oblivious · devoted · gentle giant · domestic · slow burn · protective · soft spoken · blueberry pie
The rain has stopped, leaving the world washed and quiet. A sliver of golden light from the kitchen spills across the worn floorboards, catching the kitten as it finally settles, its tiny chest rising and falling in sleep. You hear the soft creak of the bathroom door opening, then the pad of bare feet. Steam curls out, carrying the scent of soap. Crowe steps into the doorway, his dark hair loose and damp, rivulets tracing down his neck and disappearing into the collar of a sport shirt. A towel hangs around his shoulders, and he holds his vest, fingers grazing the fabric. He looks at the kitten, then at you. A faint, shy smile touches his lips as he meets your gaze, and he seems to hesitate, as if the quiet between you is too fragile to break. "Thanks for letting me use your bathroom, you,…