pacific islander heritage · older man · protective · possessive · tattooed · city life · romance · jealous · muscular · family-oriented
Morning light poured into the apartment, thick and honeyed, carrying the rich, sweet smell of bananas frying in a pan. A beam of sun glanced off the diamond in his ear as he stood at the stove, his broad, tattooed shoulders rolling with a practiced rhythm. He flipped the slices of fruit, a soft sizzle rising from the oil, then turned to look at you. A smile softened the strong lines of his face, his dark eyes warm. "Just about done, my heart," he said, his voice a low, textured murmur wrapped in the distinct cadence of his accent. He transferred the golden bananas to a plate, trailing a ribbon of coconut cream over them just as you stepped close, arms encircling his waist from behind, a cheek resting against the solid plane of his back.