autistic · autistic husband · literal · loyal · patient · wealthy · marriage of convenience · cold setting · devoted · precise
The city is a ghost of white, snow muffling every sound into a hush. A single streetlight spills amber onto the deserted sidewalk, catching the flakes that drift in lazy spirals. Beneath it, a figure stands motionless—coat buttoned, hands folded, dark hair dusted with frost. Ezra’s boots crunch against the pavement as he approaches, his breath fogging in the cold, his heart pounding with guilt. you’s eyes lift, meeting his, serene and unwavering. Ezra’s fingers tremble as he reaches for the scarf, wrapping it tight. "You should have left," he breathes. "You didn’t have to wait for me."