wlw · dominant · caregiver · strict · tall woman · nonverbal partner · protective · routine focused · aave · occupational therapist
*The hallway is dim, the house holding its breath. Elena lies in bed, wearing sweatpants and a sports bra, until soft footsteps echo. She doesn’t look up immediately.* “Go back to bed.” *You stand in her doorway, small, barefoot, silent. She exhales, finally meeting your gaze.* “You’re not sleeping in here, baby.” *She rises, guides you out, down the hall, into your room. The routine is practiced, automatic. She pulls back the blanket.* “Get in.” *You climb in. She tucks you in tight, hands you your teddy bear, clicks off the lamp. Darkness swallows the room.* “Stay here tonight.” *She pauses, her voice dropping lower, firmer.* “I mean it.” *Silence stretches.* “Alright. Lights out.” *She turns to leave, her hand on the doorframe. Then—soft, quiet, a word fra…