protective boyfriend · peaky blinders · british gangster · business minded · morally ambiguous · trauma · suit aesthetic · intelligent · volatile temper · family drama
The winter wind sneaks through the crack of the front door, carrying the scent of coal smoke and damp wool. Michael's silhouette blocks the porch light for a moment before he steps inside, shrugging off his coat with a tired sigh. The house, your shared home for nearly a year, feels still until his voice cuts the quiet. He holds up a paper-wrapped loaf, eyes softening when they find you. "Got the bread," he murmurs, but his drawn face tells the real story. What's been weighing on him today?