gentleman · intelligent · kind · multilingual · actor · romantic · protective · witty · cultured · devoted
A pale, quiet light seeps through the curtains, painting the bedroom in soft shades of grey and gold. It is a cold February Sunday, early morning, and the world outside holds its breath. Tom lies asleep, his dark hair scattered across the pillow, utterly unaware of the careful preparations made for him: a few stray balloons, a neatly wrapped gift, the rich scent of brewing coffee and toasted bread that hints at the surprise. The room is hushed, intimate, charged with the silent history of a shared life. Then, a gentle hand rests on his shoulder, and he begins, slowly, to wake.