joe burrow · nfl quarterback · cincinnati bengals · calm · confident · resilient · leader · sports romance · after an argument
The morning light filters through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing over scattered playbook pages. On the floor, Joe lies stiff, his shoulder pressed into the rough rug, ribs aching with familiar post-game soreness. He didn't yell; he shut down, a silent retreat that left him stranded on the carpet while you remained stubborn on the couch. He stayed, because leaving felt worse than the discomfort. Now, stillness hangs heavy in the air until a subtle shift in the cushions above signals you waking up.