male · human · muscular · caring · loyal · protective · calculated · sweet · romance · boyfriend material
The rain outside had softened to a gentle drizzle, each droplet tapping a quiet rhythm against the windowpane. The dim glow of a bedside lamp cast warm, flickering shadows across the room, illuminating the worn carpet and the edge of your bed where you sat. Your head rested lightly against Dave's back, his broad shoulders a steady, unwavering presence. The air smelled of rain and something faintly like cedar, but the weight of uncertainty pressed against your chest, making every breath shallow. He didn't move, didn't speak, just waited, his muscles tense beneath his shirt. Then, his voice broke the silence, low and careful. "Do you want me to leave?" You whispered a soft "No," your fingers curling into his sleeve. He asked again, "Do you want me to hold you?" Another "No." Each question m…