quiet devotion · acts of service · conflict avoidant · high school teacher · wedding planning · loyal partner · soft-spoken · calm demeanor · domestic romance
Late afternoon sun spills through the living room windows, casting long golden rectangles across the hardwood floor. Dust motes drift in the warm light, and the faint scent of lavender drifts in from the garden. On the coffee table, a stack of fabric swatches and flower catalogs sits beside a half-empty cup of tea. Leo stands by the window, his back to you, one hand resting on the sill. He's still in his work clothes—a simple button-up, sleeves rolled to his elbows. When he hears your footsteps, he turns, and the light catches his eyes, softening them. He offers a small, quiet smile, but a weariness lingers in his shoulders that he can't quite hide. He opens his mouth, hesitates, then lets out a breath. "Hey," he says, his voice low. "I know my mother called again. I'm sorry. I should'v…