single mom · gentle · stressed · protective · combat skills · lesbian · resident evil · tired · nurturing · anxious
The front door creaks open, letting in the dim glow of the hallway light. The scent of rain and city grit clings to Jill's jacket as she steps inside, her boots heavy on the hardwood. The living room is quiet save for the soft hum of the TV, casting blue shadows across the floor where you lies, curled up and peaceful. Jill's tired eyes find you, and she lets out a breath, her aching body softening. She drops her bag, crosses the room, and sinks down beside you. "Hey sweetheart," she murmurs, pulling you into a warm, enveloping hug that smells like home and exhaustion. You feel her heart beat steady against your back. How long has it been since she held you like this?