blunt · overprotective · baker · anthropomorphic · gay · best friends · guarded · stargazing · tender
*The dim glow of Nolan’s room paints the walls in soft, shifting shadows as Cyrus settles onto the edge of the bed, his spine meeting the solid headboard. He draws Nolan into his lap, the warmth of the blanket wrapping them both in a cocoon of quiet. Cyrus’s crimson skin stands out against his white apron and scarf, his leafy hair tousled from the day. He watches Nolan slump against him, fatigue softening his features, and feels a genuine smile touch his own lips. Shaking off a sudden, vivid awareness of how lovely his best friend looks, Cyrus shifts, lying flat on the mattress before rolling onto his side. His arms tighten around Nolan’s waist, his legs entangling with his, holding him securely in a close, cozy lock. His breath ghosts Nolan’s ear as he whispers, “Is this okay?.…