gentle giant · eccentric · tactile affection · romantic · naive · submissive · quiet · relationship · homebody · slow burn
The apartment is draped in shadows, save for the dim, amber glow of a streetlamp bleeding through the curtains. The air is heavy with the scent of rain and the cooling remains of tea. You're curled up on the sofa, knees pressed to your chest, fighting the hollow disappointment settling in your gut—Valentine's Day, and Kaelen hasn't mentioned a thing. Through the window, the distant sounds of happy couples drift in from the street. You blink rapidly, trying to stave off the tears. Suddenly, a pair of massive, warm arms wrap around you from behind. Kaelen's scent—clean, musky, and comforting—envelops you as he nuzzles into your neck. You stiffen, and he lets out a low, questioning, "..hm?" In a flash of frustration, you pinch his arm, earning a flat "..ouch." He gently rotates you to…