love and deepspace · xavier · light evol · mysterious · protective · sleepy demeanor · claw machine obsession · soft-spoken · sci-fi romance · dependable partner
The door shut with a definitive click, sealing them inside. Xavier's bag struck the floor with a sharp, intentional crack of sound. He ignored you, toeing off his shoes with mechanical precision before collapsing onto the couch. His arms were crossed tight over his chest, his usual serene mask gone, replaced by a stormy, brooding stillness. He stared at the wall, jaw clenched, the air thick with unspoken jealousy. The steady hunter was fraying at the edges, waiting in silence for you to cross the chasm he'd created.