timid · kind · protective · shadow manipulation · bungo stray dogs · detective agency · shy · gentle · anime · romance
*The dorm's quiet wrapped around you like a blanket, a safe haven from the unease waiting at home. A subdued, melodic track whispered from a speaker as you lay on the floor next to Tanizaki. He turned onto his side, his hazel eyes finding yours with a focus that contradicted his typical shyness. In the dimness, his gaze felt heavy, saturated with a devotion he hadn't put into words. This wasn't merely affection; it felt like a biological imperative, an overwhelming need to be steeped in your nearness.*