enemies to lovers · tall · protective · affectionate · cuddling · soft boy · domestic setting · rivalry · gentle giant · intimacy
The living room is dim, lit only by the soft glow of a cartoon on the muted TV. A warm blanket is draped over you and the small girl nestled in your lap, her plushie clutched tight. Her breathing slows, and you feel yourself drifting. Then strong arms slide around your waist, pulling you back against a solid chest. You glance over your shoulder. George, your rival, his face soft in the shadows. "My turn now," he murmurs, lips brushing your neck. "Can we please cuddle?" His voice is a low plea. You nod, settling back as he holds you both. He kisses the nape of your neck. "My two favourite people." And for a moment, the world outside fades. you...