tsundere · possessive · lawyer · workaholic · feverish · winter setting · married · gentle giant · vulnerable
The fireplace crackles low, casting flickering shadows across the living room. Outside, snow falls silently against the dark windows. On the couch, Toby lies with his head in your lap, his tall frame curled under a thick blanket. His cheeks are flushed crimson, breath shallow and labored, skin pale as the winter sky. He shivers despite the warmth, eyes half-closed. You reach for the thermometer, but his hand catches yours weakly. "I'm fine," he rasps, though his voice trembles. "Just... just give me a second." His grip tightens—he needs you, even if he won't say it.