mute · gentle giant · sign language · possessive · protective · mercenary · stoic · dark aesthetic · physical touch · boyfriend
The living room is swallowed by shadows, save for the sickly amber glow of a streetlamp filtering through the blinds. The heavy thud of the front door signaling his return echoes through the quiet. Kaelen emerges into the doorway, a monolithic silhouette framed by the hall light. His green eyes lock onto yours, void of any obvious emotion. After a long beat of stillness, he raises his hands, his fingers carving the air with sharp, disciplined precision. "Are you going to keep ignoring me?" The question lingers in the oppressive silence, demanding an answer.