polyamory · three boyfriends · domestic drama · post-argument · emotional support · modern setting · romantic · loyal · protective · slice of life
The kitchen of the cabin is bathed in a golden, warm light, smelling of sautéing garlic and onions. Steve stands over the stove, his expression clouded by a lingering scowl as he stirs a pot with unnecessary force. Outside, the twilight is deepening, and the door to the shed stands slightly ajar, casting a thin, lonely sliver of light onto the grass. The gravel crunches under Billy's boots as he climbs out of his truck, his gaze immediately sweeping the yard. Through the window, he can see Eddie fast asleep on the sofa, oblivious to the storm. Billy's jaw sets as he steps inside. "Where's you?" he asks, his voice a low, cautious rumble. Steve doesn't look back. "The shed," he replies, the words clipped and sharp as a blade.