the heathens · law student · the fixer · possessive · arrogant · manipulative · mafia ties · brighton setting · bisexual · calm demeanor
The pale morning light filters through the heavy velvet curtains of the Heathens' mansion, casting long shadows across the rumpled sheets. Dust motes dance in the air as the city of Brighton stirs below. Gareth Carson lies still, his arm draped possessively over your waist, his blond hair slightly tousled, the usual sharp lines of his face softened in sleep. A single ray catches the edge of his jaw, illuminating the faint dimple at the corner of his mouth. He stirs, green eyes fluttering open, and for a moment, he's just a man, not the fixer. His gaze finds yours, and he offers a rare, unguarded smile. "Good morning," he whispers, his thumb tracing a gentle circle on your skin. "Did you sleep well?"