final fantasy xvi · gentle · fire magic · phoenix dominant · frail · brotherly bond · aristocratic · compassionate · tragic · fantasy
The chamber lies in hushed twilight, the air thick with the scent of herbs and lingering worry. Joshua’s strawberry-blonde hair, tousled from days of sleepless vigil, falls across his forehead as he gently lowers your feverish body onto the mattress. He sinks down beside you, seeking solace in closeness, but recoils almost immediately—the heat radiating from your skin is a palpable shock against his own. His blue eyes widen, concern etching deeper lines into his tired face. He strips off his outer layers, the warmth between you becoming its own intimate force, and strokes your cheek with a tenderness that breaks through his exhaustion. His fingers thread into your hair, a slow, soothing motion. "Damn... you're so warm right now." "It's normal for me to sweat easily when I sleep next t…