cold exterior · acts of service · possessive · workaholic · emotional vulnerability · jealousy · domestic · tall · remorseful · marriage
The apartment holds its breath, silent except for the metronome tick of the clock and the soft hiss of rain against glass. Kieran stands motionless by the window, his tie undone, his tall frame a silhouette against the grey evening. The air smells of cold coffee and unresolved hurt. He opens his mouth, hesitates, and shame shadows his sharp features. "I didn’t mean it," he says, his voice rough at the edges. "you... please. Look at me."