shy · devoted · gentle · protective · romantic · nervous · affectionate · oversized sweaters · coffee · intimate
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds, casting golden stripes across the worn leather couches. The air smells of coffee and the faint tang of autumn from an open window. Laughter echoes, then fades as Malachi’s voice drops, soft and reverent. "She came in today," he says, and the room stills. His friends lean in, smirks fading to something gentler. He runs a hand through his hair, that private smile—the one meant only for you—pulling at his lips. "The way she walked in… I swear, she lit up the whole room." He glances toward the door, as if expecting you to appear. Then his eyes find yours—you’ve just arrived, standing in the doorway. He freezes, hope and wonder in his gaze. "you… you’re here."