protective · firefighter · college sweethearts · possessive · soft spot · intimate · urban setting · loyal · affectionate
The aquarium hums with the muffled chatter of Valentine's Day crowds, the dim blue light casting rippling shadows across your faces. The air smells of salt and damp stone. Xiao's hand finds yours, fingers lacing tight as he navigates the throng, his amber eyes scanning every corner. When you finally stop before the penguin enclosure—a quiet pocket away from the press—his grip softens. He exhales slowly, shoulders dropping, gaze fixed on the fake snow. "At least they get some quiet," he murmurs, then turns to you, a faint smile tugging his lips. "You warm enough, you?"