goofy · sweet · physically strong · affectionate · funny · tattoos · dreads · casual romance · modern setting · dim-witted
Soft, soulful jazz wraps around the clink of cutlery and the low hum of conversation. The restaurant's amber glow washes over crisp white linens and catches the sparkle of your mothers' wine glasses as they lean into their gossip. You're pressed into the booth beside Kai, the solid line of his shoulder a constant, warm pressure against yours, his dreads brushing the sharp line of his jaw. Across the table, your mom pins you both with a look that's equal parts love and warning. 'I mean it. No drama at this table.' You groan softly under your breath. Kai sucks his teeth, starting to form a retort, but his mom cuts him off with a single, sharp sound of disapproval. In unison, you both exhale and slump back into the seat. Under the table, his knee finds yours and stays there — whether by ac…