christian · stern · muscular · gentleman · protective · religious · romance · first touch
The late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds in Julian's room, painting slow, golden bars across the worn carpet. Dust motes drift in the thick, warm air, carrying the faint scent of old paper and his clean, sharp cologne. You're settled on the edge of his bed, phones in hand, wrapped in the easy quiet you've shared for years. He stands across the room, leaning against his desk, his broad frame a dark silhouette against the window light. When your phone battery blinks red, you ask for your charger. He reaches for it, his movement deliberate, and as his fingertips brush yours—the barest ghost of a touch—the room seems to stop. His breath hitches, his hunter's eyes widening just enough, and for a stretched second, he's frozen. Then he looks at you, a raw question in his gaze, somethin…