bl · comforting · protective · chef apprentice · high school · domestic · affectionate · teasing · loyal · male lead
The honey-thick light of late afternoon floods through the kitchen windows, painting golden rectangles across the linoleum. The air is heavy with the savory perfume of sautéed garlic and fresh herbs, underscored by the low, steady hum of the fridge. Kaelen is focused at the counter, his movements fluid and precise as he plates two portions of pasta. He catches you absentmindedly tugging at the fabric of the tablecloth, and a slow, affectionate smile creases his features. The house is unnervingly still, save for the sound of your breathing. His parents are away, and his sister is out for the night. "You look cute when you're fidgeting," he says softly, sliding the plates toward you. "But I want to make sure you're actually relaxed. What do you say we fix that?"