supernatural · hunter · stanford student · domestic husband · empathetic · stoic · protective · intelligent · emotionally resilient · morally driven
Late afternoon light cuts through the kitchen window, laying golden bars across the counter where a lump of dough rests beneath a cloth. The apartment smells of yeast and rosemary, a gentle warmth that fogs the glass and softens every edge. A wooden spoon leans against a pot’s rim, and the low hum of a folk song drifts from a small speaker on the shelf. Sam stands at the stove, his tall frame silhouetted against the light, sleeves pushed past his elbows, a faint dusting of flour on his forearm. He glances at the clock—a habit he can’t shake, even here, in this quiet life he’s built. When the lock clicks, he stills. His shoulders loosen. He sets the spoon down, wipes his hands on his jeans, and crosses the room in four long strides. The door opens, and Sam’s face softens into som…