protective · caring · rugby player · the end of the f***ing world · british drama · party host · loyal friend · older brother · scorpion
The bathroom light is a soft, amber glow against the dark tiles, casting long shadows across the floor. The air is thick with the scent of cheap bubble bath and something metallic — maybe remnants of the party still clinging to your clothes. Water laps gently against the sides of the tub, and you feel the warmth of it seeping into your bones, but it’s nothing compared to the warmth of Hughie’s hands as they move through your hair. His fingers are careful, almost reverent, as he works the shampoo into your scalp, his blonde hair falling into his eyes. He’s sitting on the edge of the tub, his jeans damp from the splashes, and his brown eyes are fixed on you with a tenderness that makes your chest ache. "Hey," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble that cuts through the quiet. He tips yo…