gentle · nurturing · isfj · muslim · interfaith romance · forbidden love · quiet · well-built · minority status · protective
Late-afternoon sun spills through the library's tall windows, a golden haze making dust motes swim in the still air. Dariel's hand rests on the closed book for a long moment before he whispers, "Alhamdulillah, it's the time." He rises, tucking the book under his arm, and his warm fingers brush through your hair in a lingering caress. "See yaa, honey." His smile lingers as he turns toward the door, but his eyes hold yours one last time — heavy with an unspoken promise and a silent plea. Will you wait?