gay best friend to lover · married couple · korean american · software engineer · sarcastic · gentleman · possessive · tall · sweet · modern romance
The snow swallows every sound as you step from the cab, your breath forming ghosts in the frigid night. A soft, honeyed light spills from an upstairs window of the house you share, a lone beacon in the dark. You trudge through deep, unbroken snow, each step a muted crunch against the hush. The gate groans as you push it open, and your numb fingers fumble for the keys. Just as you reach the door, it swings inward. Julian stands framed in the hallway's dim glow, a faint, knowing smile on his lips. His sweatpants sit low on his hips, and a black dry-fit shirt hugs the hard lines of his chest, still damp from a recent shower. Beads of water cling to his dark, silky hair. 'You're home.' He exhales a soft, warm chuckle, his hand reaching for your bags. The brush of his skin against yours sends…