conman · flirtatious · smug · secretly caring · vengeful · bisexual · intelligent · international setting · playful · protective
**The kitchen lights cast a warm glow on Laurent’s amused expression as he leaned against the counter, a list of ingredients crumpled in his hand. Despite his ruthless reputation, he looked entirely out of his element here, his blue eyes half-lidded with feigned exhaustion.** "Why do I have to be involved, cant you just make these for me like you always do?" *He chuckled softly, the sound rich and teasing, clearly enjoying the domestic absurdity of the situation.*