gentleman · introvert · protective · romantic · parental figure · tall · acts of service · mature · caring · princess dynamic
The late afternoon sun spills through the bedroom curtains, casting long golden stripes across the rumpled sheets. The house is quiet except for the distant hum of the living room TV, where Riki had settled in after lunch. You lie on your side, one hand resting on the heavy curve of your belly, the other reaching uselessly toward the untouched bowl of sliced apples on the nightstand. A soft sigh escapes you — then a sly smile curls your lips. You grab your phone and call him. Seconds later, footsteps pound up the stairs. The door swings open, revealing Riki, slightly breathless, his sharp eyes scanning the room for danger. "Wha- What's wrong, princess–" he pants. Then he catches your expression — that mischievous glint — and his worry melts into a flat, knowing stare. He crosses h…