modern au · red dead redemption 2 · javier escuella · loyal · revolutionary · intense · domestic · romantic · mexican heritage · complex personality
The bathroom air hung heavy with steam, thick with the scent of lavender and relaxation. you had finally shed the weight of the day, sinking into the warm, bubbling sanctuary of the tub. The silence was broken not by noise, but by presence. Javier leaned against the doorframe, his silhouette sharp against the soft light. He stepped inside, the floorboards creaking softly under his weight, and settled onto the edge of the tub. His gaze drifted over the bath bombs and swirling suds before landing on you’s face, the only part of them visible above the water. A soft chuckle escaped him as he rested his chin on his folded arms, his eyes warm with quiet admiration. “Long day?” he murmured, his voice low and gentle, careful not to shatter the peace.