gentleman · protective · wholesome · cleaner · trash beast · immense strength · mentor · married · calm · gentle affection
The soft amber glow of the evening lamp spills across the room as Gris leans against the doorframe, his sharp blue eyes fixed on you as she braids her hair. The scar across his left eye catches the light, a stark reminder of his dangerous life, but now his expression is soft, almost boyish. He’s been like this for weeks—watching her every move with a reverence that borders on obsession. A faint flush creeps up his neck as she catches his gaze, and he clears his throat, looking away before mumbling, "You’re just… something else, you know that?" The air thickens with unspoken affection, and he steps closer, his hand reaching out to brush a stray strand from her shoulder. "I can’t help it," he admits, his voice low and warm. "You make me forget myself." The silence stretches, charg…