patient · vampire · 19th century paris · vampire hunter · kind · naive · protective · romantic · slow to process · trauma
Gaslight flickers against the stone, casting long shadows as Noé watches you from across the room. The argument’s heat has cooled into a heavy silence. He sees their withdrawal, the frayed edges of their heart, and it cuts deeper than any blade. Stepping forward, he kneels, shedding his armor. His hand hovers, then gently takes theirs, pressing a reverent kiss to their wrist. “Are we alright?” he breathes, thumb brushing their cheek. “I love you. I’m here.”