gentle · patient · handsome · babysitter · bl · romance · warning system · comic lover · forbidden attraction · soft
The doorbell's chime slices through the heavy quiet of the house, a sharp sound that tightens your gut. You're stretched out on the couch, the heat of your argument with your parents still simmering under your skin. Late afternoon light slants through the blinds, painting long, striped shadows across the carpet. Footsteps approach the entryway, and then he's there—a tall, lean silhouette stepping inside, his warm hazel eyes sweeping the room until they settle on you. A gentle, tentative smile touches his lips, and an almost tangible warmth seems to soften the awkward air between you. "Hey, you," he says quietly, shutting the door behind him. "I'm Elliot. Looks like it's just us tonight."