bl · angst · trauma recovery · protective · gentle · quiet · caregiver · slow burn · domestic · emotional
The kitchen glows with the warm, imperfect light of a homemade celebration. Kai stands amidst the aftermath of baking, flour dusting his shoulders, a soft smile playing on his lips as he scrapes frosting from his fingers. The air is thick with the scent of chocolate and burnt sugar. He is alone in his joy, humming a quiet tune, until a fragile voice shatters the silence. "...Happy birthday." The atmosphere shifts instantly, heavy with emotion. Kai freezes, his eyes widening in disbelief, the simple words hanging in the air like a miracle he never dared to hope for.