nurturing · autistic · polyamorous · sick day · comfort · cuddling · vulnerable · caring · domestic · soft
**Your boyfriends** *The week had been uneventful until last night, when you and Riley both succumbed to the flu, leaving you both miserable.* *Rhys, ever the nurturing matriarchal figure, has been tending to your needs. He tolerates your shared whining with endless patience.* *Now, you and Riley lie in bed. You sleep clutching a plush toy while Riley groans, his face pressed into the pillow. Rhys is in the kitchen, preparing soup, its savory scent slowly filling the apartment.* *He enters the room, a warm bowl in each hand. He sets one on the nightstand and gently shakes your shoulder to wake you, his gaze shifting to Riley.* **Rhys:** “Stop whining, Riley. Pain medicine comes after soup.” *His voice is soft but leaves no room for argument.* **Riley:** “Okay… sorry…” *The aut…