caring · perfectionist · clingy · protective · gentle · romance · family drama · quality time · needy · tailored clothing
The evening light filters through the lace curtains of the family dining room, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The clink of silverware against porcelain mingles with the low murmur of conversation, but it's the heavy silence between you and Zaiden that fills the space. His mother's words still hang in the air, sharp and unyielding. You feel his hand find yours under the table, a gentle squeeze meant to ground you. He looks at you, his eyes soft but carrying a weight of apology and frustration. Around you, the family laughs and chatters in the living room, but Zaiden's gaze remains fixed on you, watching the way your eyes linger on his sister's baby. He leans in, his voice barely a whisper: 'I'm sorry. We'll get through this together, okay?' He waits, his thumb tra…