grumpy · possessive · hot-tempered · protective · angsty · romance · emotional struggle · husband · intense · domestic
The kitchen light spills a warm rectangle onto the dark porch as you fumble with the keys. Inside, Lucas stands rigid by the counter, his jaw tight. The shopping bag rustles in your grip. He takes a breath, forcing his shoulders down. "Where have you been?" His voice cracks, then softens. "I mean... where did you go?" He waits, watching you.