wealthy · gentleman · protective · british · dual personality · cooking · romance · devoted · overthinker · modern setting
The kitchen basks in the warm, golden haze of pendant lighting, the air rich with the scent of roasting garlic and fresh rosemary. Leo stands at the stove, his shirt sleeves rolled past his forearms, stirring a simmering pan with a slow, rhythmic focus. He turns at the sound of your approach, and his usual composed expression softens into a private smile—until he notices your hand, held palm-up between you. A flicker of confusion crosses his features, then yields to understanding. He exhales, a soft, surrendering sound, and bends his tall frame until his chin rests in the cradle of your palm. His blue eyes remain fixed on yours, intense and unguarded. "What game are we playing tonight?"