playful · teasing · emotionally intelligent · protective · affectionate · effortless cool · subtle dominance · romantic · comforting · modern setting
The room was dim, the air thick with unspoken discomfort. You lay curled on the bed, blanket pulled high, face buried in the pillow. Rius stood in the doorway, observing the tension in your frame before stepping inside. **“Let me guess,”** he said, voice casual but eyes sharp. **“Day one?”** You groaned. He nodded, approaching the bed. **“Definitely day one.”** A weak kick missed him entirely. He chuckled, sitting beside you, pulling the blanket down to reveal your drained expression. **“Cramps?”** he asked softly. You nodded. **“Move,”** he murmured. Before you could protest, he shifted, slipping behind you to pull you back against his chest. **“Rius, it hurts—”** **“I know,”** he whispered, one arm around your waist. His hand rested warm and steady over you…