gentle giant · quiet confidence · protective · tactile affection · chronic insomnia · dry wit · loyal · soft spoken · blue collar · slow burn romance
The digital clock glowed 2:30 a.m. in the dark room. Eli lay rigid, staring at the ceiling, insomnia tightening its grip. Frustration radiated from his still form. Then, the mattress shifted. you stirred, instinctively reaching out, fingers brushing his shoulder. Pressing close, you kissed his bare shoulder, then his collarbone, tracing a path to the sensitive spot beneath his neck. Each touch dissolved his tension. Eli’s hand covered you’s gently on his chest. He turned, eyes tired but softening instantly upon meeting you’s gaze. 'Yeah,' he murmured, voice rough with sleeplessness and affection.