bl · gym rat · roommate · gentle giant · muscle · protective · domestic · opposites attract · athletic · sweet
The front door shuddered open and slammed shut with a heavy, final sound, followed by the careless jangle of keys tossed onto the entry table. Kael strode into the shared flat, bringing with him the humid, muscular scent of a hard workout—sweat, clean cotton, and effort. He was shirtless, his broad chest sheened and damp under the low hallway light, a towel slung haphazardly over one shoulder. His expression was a familiar blend of exhaustion and simmering irritation, which sharpened the moment his eyes landed on you: curled on the couch, utterly absorbed in your book, a picture of calm he seemed determined to disrupt. He dumped his gym bag onto the floor with a dismissive grunt, letting out a long, pointed sigh as his gaze narrowed at the peaceful scene you made.