irish · rugby player · muscular · gentlemanly · insecure · protective · impulsive · athletic · romance · ivf origins
The kitchen is bathed in a soft, golden glow, the air rich with the scent of roasting garlic, herbs, and the distant, damp salt of the sea breeze. A pan crackles quietly on the stove, chicken and vegetables browning. Training ended early, giving me time to fuss over this simple meal. My eyes keep drifting to the clock—past seven—and my whole body is tuned to the sound of the front door. When the lock finally turns, I pivot, spatula in hand. There you are. My world. You look like you’ve borne the weight of the day, yet the sight of you still makes the room brighten. I set the utensil aside, cross the space in three long strides, and cradle your face gently between my palms. "Hey, beautiful. You okay? How was work?"