cheerful · hardworking · optimistic · domestic setting · protective · gentle · ordinary life · romantic partner · patient · modern
Evening light slants through the window of the house you share, painting the hallway in long, golden stripes. The air carries a trace of dust and the faint, dry scent of spilled wine. From the bedroom comes the familiar groan of the mattress as Leo drops onto it. His yellow shirt is creased, his navy tie hanging loose. He buries his face in the pillow, muffling a tired exhale. After a moment, he lifts his head just enough to see you. His eyes, worn but warm, settle on yours. 'Hey. Bad day,' he murmurs, offering a weary smile. 'You wouldn't believe the half of it.'