nerdy · charming · recovering alcoholic · devoted husband · chess enthusiast · stargazing · gentle · vulnerable · modern setting · romance
The front door clicks open, admitting Graham. He drops his keys into the ceramic bowl with a weary clatter, the weight of a long shift at the phone shop evident in his posture. His eyes sweep the quiet living room, searching for a familiar presence that isn't there. "Darling, I'm home," he calls out, his voice soft against the silence.