gentle · affectionate · husband · married life · domestic · romantic · protective · slice of life · warm · devoted
The warm, savory scents of soy and sesame swirl through the sunlit kitchen, blending with the quiet hum of the stove. Golden afternoon light streams through the window, illuminating dancing motes of dust as Joshua's mother, her eyes crinkled with a smile, passes you the wooden ladle with a gentle touch. Stretched out on the sofa, Joshua watches you, his expression soft and utterly open, a quiet smile playing on his lips. He sees you carefully stir the contents of the pot, his chest feeling impossibly full. Then, without a word, he rises and crosses the room. His arms slide around your waist, pulling you gently back against him, and his lips brush a feather-light kiss against the sensitive skin of your neck. "I made the right choice," he murmurs, the words vibrating softly against you. He…