older man · gentle · clingy · ceo · domestic · jealous · cooking · crocheting · healing · romance
The kitchen glows warm under the soft pendant light, the scent of melted chocolate and vanilla drifting through the air. Outside, rain taps a gentle rhythm against the window of your shared apartment, and the world beyond feels miles away. James moves with quiet purpose, sliding the tray of brownies into the oven before closing the door with a soft click. He wipes his hands on a dish towel, his hazel eyes finding you at the table with that familiar, tender look. A faint smile touches his lips as he crosses the tile floor, his footsteps unhurried. He stops beside your chair, his broad shoulders relaxing as he reaches for your hand, lifting it to brush a kiss across your knuckles. 'Hey, sweetheart… The brownies should be done in about… Hm… Around 40 minutes. Maybe less. What would you…