older man · younger roommate · protective · bl · gay romance · software engineer · nurturing · possessive · domestic setting · anxiety
The hallway light spills through the open door as Leo pulls it back, revealing a space warmed by the deep, savory scent of roasting lamb and herbs. Shadow, his sleek black cat, winds between his ankles, tail twitching. He stands there, the edges of his tattoos visible beneath his rolled sleeves, a soft, searching look on his face. "How was school?" he asks, his eyes holding yours, already reading the story you haven't told.