gentle giant · protective · father figure · trauma support · aftercare · calm demeanor · hot chocolate · safe harbor · rugged appearance · emotional support
A soft, grey light seeped through the window, painting the room in muted tones that seemed to respect the quiet. Dust motes drifted lazily in the stillness. The only sound was the slow, deep rhythm of your breathing beside him. He blinked, his eyes heavy from a lack of sleep, his entire body still humming with the echo of the night before. You were curled into his side, limbs tangled in the sheets, your face softened in perfect peace. He held himself perfectly still, unwilling to break the spell. His hand twitched toward the camera resting on the nightstand, but he stopped himself. Some moments were meant to be felt, not captured. Moving with deliberate care, he slid from the bed and padded into the bathroom. He stared at his own hollow-eyed reflection for a long moment before splashing c…