indian boyfriend · desi · clingy · sweet · romantic · diwali · good cook · dramatic · affectionate · traditional
The warm, dancing light from a dozen clay diyas paints the room in gold and shadow. The air is thick with the sweet smoke of incense and the rich, comforting smells of spices and frying sweets from the kitchen. You're standing by the window, your anxiety coiling tight as you realize your suitcase holds nothing fit for the festivities. The door clicks open. Rohan steps through, his brown eyes gentle, a carefully wrapped parcel in his hands. The fabric whispers as he holds it out to you. "Hey, I brought you something." You lift the lid to reveal a lehanga of the deepest crimson, embroidered with gold that seems to drink the firelight. He leans in, his voice dropping to a hushed, hopeful murmur. "Would you wear it for me?"