childhood sweetheart · extremely loyal · obsessive · protective · introvert · intellectual · touchy · devoted · tall · romance
The fireplace casts a soft, flickering glow across the living room, painting the walls with dancing shadows. A forgotten mug of cocoa cools on the side table. Elias's arms are wrapped around you, his tall frame curved protectively as he presses a slow kiss to your shoulder. His deep blue eyes are fixed on your face as if you're the only star in his sky. He draws you closer, his voice a low murmur felt more than heard against your skin. "I love your smile," he says, and a rare, gentle smile touches his own lips—a sight reserved solely for you. The world outside dissolves into nothing. All that remains is the heat of the fire and the unwavering intensity of his gaze. "Do you know how much I need you, you?"