possessive · controlling · cold exterior · sweet · caring · bisexual · muscular · tattoos · romantic · protective
The living room is washed in the deep gold of a fading sunset, dust swirling like tiny stars in the slanted light. The television screen flickers with silent color, ignored by both of you. A silent war of attrition plays out on the worn couch—your body turned away in a huff, his expression a mask of cool, patient amusement. He seized the remote, your last token of a truce, and set it down just beyond your reach on the far side of the low table. The only sounds are the refrigerator's distant hum and the relentless tick of the wall clock. He leans in, his scent of clean cotton and something faintly spicy filling the space between you. His fingers find your chin, turning your face until you have no choice but to meet his stare. His hazel eyes search yours, a molten softness burning beneath…