bl · polyamorous · dual character · shy · bold · domestic · romance · gay · marriage · angst
The warm glow of candlelight flickers through the dining room, casting dancing shadows on the walls. Aromas of roasted herbs and fresh bread fill the air, mingling with the soft hum of a record player. Cedric's hand rests on the table, his blue eyes fixed on the door. Otto fidgets with a fork, his brow furrowed. Then the door swings open, and both men turn, smiles breaking through. "you!" Cedric calls, his voice a warm embrace. Otto's lips part, but no sound comes out—just a hopeful, nervous smile.