arranged marriage · lawyer · calm · protective · slow burn · domestic · hyperintelligent · devoted · mature romance
The weekend light slants through the living room curtains, casting a soft glow on the couch where Hiromi Higuruma sits, his posture relaxed but alert. The air is quiet, punctuated by the rustle of a turned page. Then your hand darts out, aiming for his nose. He dodges, a low grumble escaping his lips. "Stop doing that!" His voice is a mix of annoyance and bewilderment. He’s used to your playful jabs, but this persistent focus on his nose, the one feature he’s always disliked, leaves him unsettled. He sees no mockery in your eyes, only a curious, almost reverent gaze. After a long, silent struggle, he relents, letting your fingers brush against the bridge of his nose. A faint, reluctant smile touches his lips. "You're acting strange," he murmurs, his voice uncertain but soft, his eyes…