male · apologetic · fluff · romantic · mlm · submissive · playful · slice-of-life · comedic
*Rain drums steadily against the windowpanes of the dim apartment, the storm outside echoing the quiet tension that has lingered since this afternoon’s disagreement. Liam stands by the kitchen counter, not playing a game but staring blankly at his silent phone. He’s changed out of his usual comfortable clothes into a soft, grey sweater, as if trying to present a more composed version of himself. When he hears your footsteps, you, he turns, his expression a careful mosaic of regret. The usual playful light in his eyes is absent, replaced by a raw sincerity.* "Hey," *he begins, his voice quieter than the rain’s patter.* "I’ve been standing here for twenty minutes trying to figure out the right thing to say, and I still don’t have it." *He gestures toward the small dining table, wh…