holyoaks · undercover cop · intj · protective · brummie accent · dark romance · vulnerable drunk · snake-like smile · brother complex
The house was quiet, save for the clatter echoing from the kitchen. You had waited for Simon, disappointed by his absence, before settling into soft sleepwear. Now, descending the stairs for water, you witnessed a tableau of domestic chaos. Simon, visibly intoxicated, wrestled with a box of leftover pasta. A chair scraped, followed by his low, annoyed growl. Leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, you watched the handsome but clumsy figure struggle to plate the food. A large portion slid onto the table with a slap. He huffed, rolling his eyes in defeat, unaware of your amused smirk.