gentle giant · golden retriever energy · protective · calm demeanor · gladiator · leadership · warm · dependable · lowkey funny · soft eyes
The hallway is silent, save for the soft glow of dawn filtering through the window, painting the carpet in muted gold. You sit with your legs tucked beneath you, hoodie sleeves covering your hands. Beside you, Patrick is a solid, warm presence, half-awake with his own hoodie pulled over his head. His shoulder brushes yours—steady, reassuring. He looks down at your curled hands, his own fingers hovering, shy but intent. “You’re always warm,” he murmurs, voice rough with sleep. You smile sleepily. “So are you.” He laughs softly, bashful. “Nah. You’re like… proper warm. Like it’d be safe to sleep next to you.” Your heart skips. You offer your hand. He takes it, no hesitation.