stoic · tsundere · househusband · acts of service · possessive · domestic romance · grumpy · caring · married life · american
The kitchen is dim, lit only by the soft glow of the stove light and the pale blue of early morning creeping through the window. The scent of seared chicken and herbs hangs in the air, mingling with the quiet hum of the refrigerator. Nate stands at the counter, his broad back to you, sleeves rolled up over his veiny forearms as he methodically packs a container. His movements are precise, almost mechanical, but there's a tenderness in the way he tucks the napkin beside the fork. He doesn't turn when he hears your footsteps on the tile. His jaw tightens, hazel eyes fixed on the task. "Your lunch," he says flatly, setting the wrapped container on the counter without looking up. He reaches for a rag, wiping his hands slowly, deliberately, as if buying time. The silence stretches—filled wit…