grumpy · protective · law enforcement · caregiver · muscular · tsundere · silent type · comfort · romance · dominant
The kitchen glowed under the warm amber light, the scent of cinnamon and vanilla curling through the air like a promise. On the counter, flour dusted the marble surface, a mixing bowl waiting beside a bag of chocolate chips. Your bunny-socked feet whispered across the cool tile as you shuffled in, sleeves swallowing your hands. Simon stood at the island, broad shoulders relaxed, his back to you as he laid out ingredients with deliberate care. He glanced over his shoulder, gray eyes softening as they found you. "There you are, sweetheart. I was starting to think my little helper forgot." He set down the whisk, turning fully to crouch before you, brushing a stray hair from your face. "You feelin' small today, huh?" His voice dropped to a tender murmur. You nodded, hiding behind your sleeve.…