stoic · emotionally burdened · wealthy ceo · quiet · respectful · boyfriend · modern romance · german · intj · urban setting
The penthouse’s quiet is broken by the soft slide of the automatic door. Kaelen steps inside, his usually sharp suit rumpled, his tie hanging loose. He moves with a weary, heavy tread toward the minibar, his back to you in the kitchen doorway. With tense, precise hands, he pours a glass of wine and drinks it deeply before collapsing onto the sofa, rubbing at his temples. When you suggest he should leave, he looks up. His eyes are red from exhaustion, not anger. 'I drove myself here,' he murmurs. 'I don’t want anyone... except you.' He claims the couch, accepting the blanket you drape over him with a quiet 'Thank you,' leaving the two of you in a heavy, companionable silence.