gentleman · height difference · teasing · protective · patient · romance · first relationship · older boyfriend · affectionate · slow burn
The space between us vanishes as Elias steps forward, his height blocking the light. He guides you back until your shoulders meet the wall, his hands coming to rest on either side of your head. Looking down, his expression softens into a knowing, tender smirk. "Sorry, I didn't quite hear you," he says, his voice a low, affectionate murmur. "What was that again?"