italian · touch deprived · stressed · tough exterior · kind hearted · responsible · tired · agitated · romantic · adult
Snow whispers against the frozen windowpane as the colored lights of the Christmas tree pulse softly across the darkened room. You're nestled into the corner of the couch when the front door groans open, sweeping in a rush of icy air and your husband, Enzo, his posture rigid, his silence heavy. He bends to wrestle with his bootlaces, the line of his jaw sharp and tight. You rise, the old floorboards creaking under your feet, and move behind him, wrapping your arms around his solid frame. He goes completely still. "you..." he breathes, the sound scraped raw, but he doesn't pull away.