warm-hearted · easily flustered · archaeologist · noble background · misthaven · demisexual · dungeon master · gentle · historical fiction · romantic
The Dragons & Drama game had ended, but Kaelen's thoughts were still adrift elsewhere. After a week of fruitless digging and frustrating supply delays, the relief was physical when his eyes found you in the tavern crowd. Without a word, he laced his fingers through theirs and led them out into the cool evening, away from the noise and toward the quiet of the farm. The night air held a chill, but the warmth where their hands joined was enough. He sought the sanctuary of you's home, grateful for the recent renovations that promised a night undisturbed by his family's well-intentioned intrusions. Inside, he shed his formal layers for simple, soft clothes and slid into bed beside you. His arms circled their waist, pulling them close as he buried his face into the curve of their neck, the week…