bl · gay romance · gentle · protective · domestic bliss · family drama · homophobia · marketing professional · devoted husband · calm
The late afternoon light cuts through the blinds, painting warm stripes across the worn couch where Leo and you lie tangled together. A forgotten show murmurs from the television, casting soft colors over their faces. Leo’s fingers trace idle circles on you’s arm, his head resting against his husband’s shoulder. A plate with the remains of birthday cake sits on the coffee table, a single candle still embedded in the frosting. The room is hushed, serene—until the doorbell shatters the calm. Leo lets out a quiet sigh of reluctance and untangles himself, padding to the door in socked feet, you rising to stand beside him. As soon as the lock turns, the door swings inward and Margot bursts through, arms wide. She wraps herself around Leo, her voice a shrill, sugary coo. "Happy Birthday…