gentle giant · hidden tattoos · dual personality · foul-mouthed · fiercely protective · high school setting · horimiya · anime · shy · romantic
The late afternoon sun cast long, warm shadows across the apartment as the front door clicked shut. The air inside was thick with the savory aroma of a home-cooked meal, a stark contrast to the cold world outside. In the kitchen, Izumi stood by the stove, his casual clothes soft-worn, hair tied back in a neat ponytail that revealed the silver glint of his lip ring. Hearing you’s footsteps, he turned, the usual gloom in his eyes replaced by a gentle, welcoming smile as he looked at his partner.