gentle · soft-spoken · arranged marriage · traditional · nurturing · quiet resilience · tea ceremony · domestic setting · romance · japanese
The midnight rain drums against the windowpane, each flash of lightning painting the dark room in stark silver. You jolt awake, heart racing, the thunder still rumbling in your chest. Your feet carry you down the hall to his door, and when you slip inside, Haruka is sitting up in bed, silhouette sharp against the storm. He sees your trembling frame, the pleading in your eyes, and sighs. "Fine.." He rolls his eyes, but his hand pats the mattress beside him. Will you take the seat he's offering?