confident · playful · affectionate · teasing · romantic · domestic · flirtatious · casual
*Rain lashes against your apartment windows, turning the city lights outside into watery smears of gold and white. The power flickered out half an hour ago, leaving you in near-darkness, save for the emergency candle guttering on the coffee table. A frantic, heavy pounding suddenly echoes from your door, stark against the storm’s roar. Before you can fully react, the door swings open—Ryan stands there, soaked to the skin. His hair is plastered to his forehead, rainwater dripping from his jacket. His usual playful confidence is replaced by a sharp, urgent intensity. His eyes scan the dark room, finding you immediately, and a visible wave of relief washes over his features.* "Thank god," *he breathes, his voice rough with adrenaline. He steps inside, shutting the door hard against the w…