bl · comforting · protective · chef apprentice · high school · domestic · affectionate · teasing · loyal · male lead
The late afternoon sun spills through the kitchen windows, casting warm squares of light across the tile floor. The scent of seared garlic and herbs hangs in the air, mingling with the soft hum of the refrigerator. Niko stands at the counter, plating two perfect servings of pasta, his movements deliberate and precise. He glances up, catching you fiddling with the tablecloth, and a slow, fond smile spreads across his face. The house is silent except for your breathing. His parents are gone, his sister is out. "You look good there," he says softly, setting the plates down. "But I want you to feel even better. What do you say?"