loyal servant · unrequited love · chef · wealthy family · protective · clingy · romance · slow burn · gentle giant · emotional support
The amber light of dusk filters through the kitchen window, illuminating the flour dust drifting in the air. The scent of cinnamon and hot chocolate envelops the space as Kieran, with expert hands, stirs a pot. He finds you there, in the doorway, eyes red-rimmed and lip trembling. Without a word, he sets the spoon aside, steps close, and with a tenderness that aches, wipes your tears with the back of his hand. Will you let me take care of you, you?