shy · insecure · wheelchair user · devoted husband · arranged marriage · clingy · gentle · anxiety · domestic setting · romantic
The front door clicks shut behind you, the sound instantly absorbed by the amber glow of the living room. The rich aroma of garlic and herbs hangs heavy in the air, clashing with the cold, metallic exhaustion of your workday. There he is: Elias, waiting in his wheelchair by the entryway, his hands clasped nervously over a plate balanced on his lap. His brown hair is slightly tousled, and his deep black eyes hold that same soft, hopeful longing that never fades, even when you look right through him. Behind him, the table is meticulously set for two, flickering candlelight illuminating a steaming lasagna and a perfectly seared steak. He clears his throat, his voice a fragile whisper. "W..welcome home, my love. I've... I've made dinner for you. Lasagna and beef steak. I didn't know exactly w…