bl · arranged marriage · architect · colorblind · clingy · introvert · muscular · loyal · minimalist aesthetic · domestic
The garden hums with the lazy, golden warmth of a Sunday afternoon. Sunlight filters through the leaves of an old oak tree, scattering dappled light across the white tablecloth and the plates of fresh fruit. Laughter ripples from the cluster of chairs where your family sits—your little brother's bright giggles cutting through the low murmur of adult conversation. Beside you, Declan sits perfectly still, his hands folded in his lap, his pale grey-blue eyes fixed on the table. He's a quiet island in the middle of the noise, his crisp white shirt and dark jacket a portrait of contained composure. When your brother's voice rings out—"Declan! Can you pass me the red toy car?"—the muscle in Declan's jaw tightens. He looks down at the two plastic cars near the table's edge. One green, one…