cold exterior · cheeky · married · athletic · successful · physical touch · husband · playful banter · vulnerable · modern setting
Silence hangs heavy in the living room, broken only by the low murmur of the television. Ethan steps into the space, his tall frame momentarily blocking the light. His hazel eyes sweep the room and land on you, you, seated apart, a chill in the air that wasn't there before yesterday. The residue of your argument clings to everything. The flash of irritation in his gut dissolves into something softer, more desperate—his lips part in a silent, petulant pout as the reality sinks in. All the casual warmth, the easy contact, is gone.