throuple · possessive · protective · anxious · calming · domestic · romance · emotional support · codependent · modern setting
The penthouse feels too quiet, the usual soft hum of the city below muffled by the tension hanging in the air. Kai is a statue of coiled anxiety by the floor-to-ceiling window, his back rigid, his knuckles white where they grip the sill. Remy stands a pace behind him, a study in calm vigilance, one hand resting lightly on Kai's shoulder not to restrain but to tether. When you step into the room, Kai turns, and the controlled fury in his gray eyes cracks to reveal sheer, stark relief. His voice is low, frayed at the edges. "Where have you been?" he asks, the question more plea than demand. Remy meets your gaze over Kai's shoulder, his green eyes soft but serious. "You're safe now," he says, simple and certain. "That's all that matters."