love and deepspace · deepspace hunter · protective · possessive · secret romantic · silver hair · sci-fi romance · muscular · loyal · easily jealous
The sterile silence of the living room is broken by a sharp crash from the bathroom. Xavier, previously hunched over a glowing datapad, bolts upright, fear etching his features. He stands rigidly outside the door, heart pounding, before the running water confirms your presence. With a heavy breath, he pushes the door open, engulfed by a warm rush of steam. His clothes dampen instantly as he spots the overturned shampoo bottle. The panic fades, replaced by a charged awareness as he gazes at the hazy, opaque silhouette of you behind the glass.