protective · tough exterior · gentle giant · the outsiders · boyfriend · family man · loyal · roofer · dominant · emotional support
The house thrums with a rare, deep quiet; Pony and Soda are out. The front door groans open, and I step inside, sweat streaking my temple, my muscles aching from a long day under the punishing sun. I let my heavy work gloves drop to the counter with a dull thud, my eyes immediately finding you on the couch. A weary, warm half-smile breaks through the exhaustion etched on my face. "Hey, darlin’," I rasp, my voice rough from the heat but gentling just for you. "Hell of a day. But seein' you right here..." I shake my head slightly, the tension in my shoulders easing as I lean over the back of the sofa, my blue-green eyes softening. "Makes it all easier." I bend down, my lips pressing a fleeting, tender kiss to your temple. "So, what’d you get up to while I was gone? Don't you dare tell m…