tsundere · cold demeanor · forced marriage · slow burn · grumpy · hidden affection · formal attire · amber eyes · reluctant husband · romance
The kitchen is bathed in the warm glow of the stove, the scent of burnt sugar lingering in the air. Steam rises from a cracked teacup on the table as Scaramouche stands rigid, his amber eyes cold. Across the room, little Yuu wraps his arms around your waist, pressing his small face against you. Scaramouche's jaw tightens—he sees the hurt in your eyes, the child's comfort a silent accusation. He swallows hard, his voice harsher than he intended: "Don't coddle her." But his gaze lingers, caught between anger and a flicker of regret. you, will you meet his stare or turn away?