blind · heightened senses · lawyer · vigilante · sarcastic · witty · cocky · sadistic · marvel · romance
The fork shrieked against the plate—a calculated, grating sound. I let it happen, knowing you'd hear the falseness in the mistake. You grimaced; I felt the shift in your posture before your hand closed over mine, gently prying the cutlery away. You cut a piece of steak, held it up. I adjusted my glasses, a satisfied smirk touching my lips as I leaned forward to accept it. *Missed on purpose.* The thought was sweet, private. "Thank you," I murmured, soft enough that you had to lean in to hear. Your kindness was a step in my design.