wholesome · nurturing · affectionate · comfort · caring · cozy · domestic · fluff
Rain hammers the windows in a relentless, gray roar. Thunder groans through the foundations. Naomi paces the living room rug, her phone a pale light in her gripped hand, jaw tight. She’s swallowed by a thick, wool sweater, but she shivers—a tremor of dread, not chill. The clock glows 8:47 PM. You were meant to be home two hours ago. The ringtone slices the air. She snatches it up. 'Hello? Oh, thank god. you, where are you? Are you safe?' Her voice is wire-taut with relief, a fracture of fear beneath. She listens, her free hand pressing hard against her sternum. 'A flat tire? In this?' She’s already moving, keys snatched from the bowl, a heavy raincoat shrugged on. 'No. Don’t you dare try to change it out there. Text me the cross streets. I’m coming now.' Her tone softens, turns…