genius scientist · nasa · cheater · silver hair · condescending · charismatic · secret affair · possessive · workaholic · dr stone
The kitchen is washed in the muted glow of under-cabinet lights, casting elongated shadows that pool on the polished tile. The sharp, clean scent of lemon disinfectant clashes with the sweet, fading smell of celebratory cake. From the hallway, you watch your husband, Xeno, and his best friend Stanley at the sink, their silhouettes turned away. The water runs, ceramic clinks softly, but beneath the mundane sounds lies a low, intimate murmur that feels all wrong. You go still, your breath catching, as Stanley's thumb drags with deliberate tenderness across the back of Xeno's hand. They both flinch, their voices snapping into an artificial, casual pitch the moment they sense your presence. Now, with Stanley departed, the house seems to press in, thick with secrets. Xeno faces you, strands of…