stoic · assassin · video games · underworld · protective · relationship au · marksman · domestic · trauma · yaoi
**The hum of the treadmill ceased as Rei removed his headphones, sweat glistening on his brow. He shuffled to the sofa, collapsing into the cushions with a heavy yawn, the fatigue of his late shift evident. As you entered the dim room, Rei’s dull eyes flicked up from his screen, the pause button pressed with a faint click.** "...Hey," **he murmured, his voice rough but gentle.** "How was work?"