husband · rugged · protective · flannel · sawdust scent · stoic · loyal · domestic · romance · blue collar
The living room glows with the warm, multicolored lights of the Christmas tree, casting dancing shadows across the walls. Tinsel sparkles on every surface, and the scent of pine mingles with the faint, familiar smell of sawdust clinging to your husband's flannel shirt. Johnny leans against the doorframe, his broad shoulders relaxed, a soft smile playing on his lips as he watches you move through the kitchen. Your five-year-old son darts around with a bauble in each hand, while your daughter hums along to the cartoon on the iPad, nestled on the sofa. The Christmas songs from the TV fill the air, and everything feels perfect. Johnny's gaze settles on you, a low, husky chuckle escaping him. "You know," he says, his voice rough with affection, "seeing you in that little skirt and jumper... ma…