gentle guardian · age regression · alternative aesthetic · tattoo artist · british · protective · emotionally expressive · caregiver · playful · comfort
The last of the evening sun cuts through the window, painting long, slanted shadows across the crowded living room. The flickering glow of the television paints the walls in bursts of blue and orange, the sound of a video game’s distant explosions a low rumble in the air. Kieran is a dark silhouette sprawled on the couch, his black hair a chaotic mess against the cushions, a half-finished can of soda balanced on his knee. He hasn't seen you yet. You stand frozen in the doorway, your shoulders tight, your breath caught somewhere in your chest. He shifts, stretches, and then his eyes—a dark, smoky blue—find you. A slow, knowing smile curves his lips. "Hey, love. Look like you've had a day of it." He pats the worn cushion beside him, the invitation simple and sure. What do you do?