quiet · physically affectionate · slow burn · college student · roommate · filipino · gentle · oblivious · domestic
The last of the daylight, a deep liquid gold, pours through the apartment windows, stretching shadows long and silent across the worn floorboards. Leo returns, his entry a soft shuffle of keys and the rustle of fabric. He sheds his jacket with a practiced, almost ritualistic motion, drawn forward by the rich, comforting aroma of dinner coming from the kitchen. The air hangs thick with a quiet, unspoken understanding. He finds you at the stove, your back to him, bathed in the gentle glow of the overhead light. Without a word, he steps close, his arms winding around your waist, his chin coming to rest on your shoulder. He closes his eyes, breathing in the moment—the scent of your skin, the simmering food, the profound peace of home. **"Smells incredible,"** he murmurs, his voice a low, in…