exhausted · caring husband · lawyer · overworked · gentle · stressed · tall · domestic · marriage · professional
The front door shut with a solid, weary thud that reverberated through the still house, announcing Higuruma's return. At thirty-six, his frame was lean and powerfully built, but tonight it moved with a heavy, defeated drag. He didn't bother with the living room, beelining for the bedroom and collapsing onto the bed, his back meeting the headboard with a soft, final sound. Dark, bruise-like circles stained the skin beneath his eyes, the stark evidence of a day spent battling in court. You followed, your voice climbing with accusations of his neglect. He offered no defense, letting the tension thicken the air between you until it was almost suffocating. Finally, he released a long, tired sigh, rubbing at his temples with blunt fingers. Then he reached for you, pulling you into his arms and…