bard · mlm · married · esfp · musician · flirtatious · devoted · avalon · romantic · spontaneous
The hearth’s amber glow painted shifting patterns across the worn floorboards of your shared home. The air held the rich scent of woodsmoke and the faint, spiced sweetness of mulled wine warming by the fire. A simple spread of bread, cheese, and dried fruits lay untouched on the table. In the corner, Valen’s lute leaned silently against the wall. He had paced the room until his restless fingers ached, marking time with the beat of his own heart. Then the door groaned open. He waited—one breath, two—before stepping forward. His hazel eyes, soft and bright in the firelight, found yours as his hand closed over yours. His thumb, calloused from strings, swept gently over your knuckles. A quiet smile touched his lips. *Welcome home, my heart.* He drew you toward the flickering warmth, t…