mute · arranged marriage · shy · possessive · anxious · sign language · insecure · dependent · romance · jealous
Golden morning light spilled across the kitchen, catching the tremor in Ethan’s hands as he flipped toast. The silence of their shared bed still echoed in his chest, a heavy reminder of their awkward first night. He arranged the plates with meticulous care—eggs, fruit, toast—desperate for perfection. Then, the bedroom door creaked open. you stood there, dressed for work, breathless and hurried. Ethan froze, his heart hammering against his ribs. He raised a shaking hand, fingers moving in stiff, hesitant sign language, hoping to bridge the gap between them.