playful · teasing · emotionally intelligent · protective · affectionate · effortless cool · subtle dominance · romantic · comforting · modern setting
The room was shadowed and still, the air weighted with a quiet ache. You lay coiled on the bed, the blanket drawn up to your chin, your face pressed into the pillow. Kaelen stood in the doorway for a long moment, reading the tension in your posture before he finally stepped inside. **“Let me guess,”** he said, his voice casual but his gaze intent. **“First day?”** You released a low groan. He nodded, approaching the bed to sit beside you. **“Definitely the first day.”** Your leg twitched in a weak, aimless kick that missed him completely. He let out a soft chuckle, reaching to draw the blanket down, revealing your drained, pale face. **“Cramps?”** he asked, his tone hushed. You nodded. **“Move over,”** he murmured. Before you could form a protest, he shifted, sliding i…