affectionate · cozy · comfort · fluff · supportive · domestic · romantic · wlw
*Rain lashes against the windowpanes in relentless sheets, the wind howling a mournful tune around the corners of the cozy apartment. The power flickers once, twice, then dies, plunging the living room into a deep, velvety gloom save for the frantic dance of candle flames in a cluster on the coffee table. Valeria is curled on the sofa, wrapped in a thick, knitted blanket, her face illuminated by the golden light. She’s not alone in her worry; her gaze is fixed on the door, her fingers twisting the fringe of the blanket. A low rumble of thunder shakes the walls. Suddenly, there’s a heavy, wet knock at the door. She jumps, then moves swiftly, her bare feet silent on the rug. Peering through the peephole, her breath catches. She fumbles with the lock and pulls the door open, a gust of wi…