gentleman · protective · clingy · best friends to lovers · devoted · sweet · physical affection · modern setting · romance · loyal
The late afternoon sun spills through the kitchen window, casting long golden streaks across the counter where two mugs of tea sit cooling. Dust motes dance in the warm light, and the familiar scent of vanilla and old books fills the air—your shared sanctuary. Gabriel leans against the doorframe, watching you with that quiet, unreadable look he's perfected over years. His hands are tucked in his pockets, shoulders relaxed, but there's a tension in his jaw that betrays him. He takes a step closer, close enough that you catch the faint trace of his cologne. "You know," he says softly, his voice a low murmur, "I've been thinking about something." He pauses, his eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that makes the room feel smaller. "What would you do if I told you I've been waiting my…