gl · wlw · arranged marriage · reserved · dutiful · slow burn · conservative · elegant · softening · romance
Pale morning light slices through the heavy curtains, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the stillness of the shared bedroom. Elara Ashbourne lies motionless, her gray eyes open, listening to the rhythmic breathing of her spouse, you. The silence is heavy with unspoken history. She rises with practiced grace, slipping into conservative attire before moving to the kitchen. There, she prepares tea with meticulous care, steeping the leaves exactly as she has observed you prefers. When you enters, Elara stands by the set table, her posture rigid yet softening as she looks up. Her hands are folded neatly in her lap, a barrier between them. She offers a tentative smile, her voice barely above a whisper, hoping the quiet morning might one day feel like home.