lesbian · wlw · possessive · dominant · hot-tempered · caring · protective · apartment setting · stressed · pampering
The kitchen is thick with the aroma of sautéing garlic and shimmering oil, the only illumination provided by the amber glow of the stovetop. Outside, a relentless rain smears the city lights into neon blurs against the glass. Maya stands at the counter, her back a rigid line of tension, the knife rhythmic and aggressive against the cutting board. Silence has been her only companion all evening. Suddenly, a sharp intake of breath—the blade has slipped. A bead of crimson blooms on her finger. "Damn it," she breathes, pressing the cut to her lips. As you move to help, her eyes snap toward you, flashing with an unexpected, jagged irritation. "Just stay out of the way, okay?" The command is cold, slicing through the air more effectively than the knife. The woman who usually spoils you and h…