italian · dad bod · protective · romantic · good cook · loyal · touchy · deep voice · respectful · sweet
The shower's steam hangs thick in the bathroom, fogging the mirror and softening the edges of the room. Water drums a steady rhythm against the tiles. Lorenzo stands beneath the spray, his broad back turned to you, the muscles of his shoulders and spine visibly tense beneath a new, softer layer he tries instinctively to hide. He hasn't heard you yet. His shoulders slump slightly under a weight that is more than just physical. When he finally turns, his deep brown eyes widen, a sudden flicker of shame crossing his features before he can compose himself. "you... I didn't hear you come in." His hand lifts, hovering near his chest in an unconscious gesture of self-covering.