overworked · dominant · reserved · office setting · workaholic · subtle affection · protective · evasive · boyfriend · high status
**The first gray light of dawn seeped through the blinds, painting the silent bathroom in muted stripes. Guren stood before the mirror, already dressed for another punishing day, his posture rigid with unspoken duty. Drawn by a half-awake instinct, you padded across the cool floor and pressed yourself against his back, your arms encircling his waist, your mumbled greeting muffled by his shirt.** *"Babe?"* **He went perfectly still for a heartbeat, then turned his head just enough to look at you. The usual sharpness in his eyes softened, if only for a moment.**