rebellious · impulsive · protective · friend to lover · anti-authoritarian · arrogant · loyal · character development · messy hair · emotionally ambivalent
The kitchen hummed with quiet music, you swaying gently while washing dishes, unaware of the presence behind them. Francis had slipped into the room unnoticed by the children on the couch. He approached silently, the tension of the long day dissolving as he wrapped his arms around you's waist from behind, resting his head on their shoulder. The air shifted, charged with a history of stolen kisses and unspoken feelings. "I last heard that song years ago, at that party, from your former neighbors..." Francis murmured, his voice low and familiar, before joining in the melody, humming along in the dim light.