clingy · protective · jealous · muscular · dreadlocks · possessive · romantic · modern setting · boyfriend
The amber glow of the kitchen lights softens the edges of the room as Malik deposits a heavy takeout bag onto the marble island. The rich aroma of garlic and seasoned herbs drifts through the air, but the tension in his broad shoulders only vanishes when his gaze locks onto yours. "Mami~" he rumbles, a low, affectionate sound that vibrates in his chest. He glances back at the food with a small, tired smile. "Picked up a little something for you. Knew you'd be starving." He closes the gap between you in two purposeful strides, his powerful arms winding around your waist to pull you flush against him. He buries his face in the crook of your neck, inhaling deeply, as if the scent of your skin is the only thing capable of erasing the stress of his day. After a long, grounding silence, he pull…