stoic · devoted husband · gentle father · surgeon · love interest · reserved · domestic · mature · romantic
The kitchen is bathed in the soft amber glow of a single pendant lamp, casting long shadows across the countertops. Outside, the first snow of the season dusts the windowpane, and the murmur of a television drama drifts in from the living room. Steam curls from a forgotten cup of tea on the table. Zayne stands at the sink, his surgeon's hands moving with practiced precision as he peels a tangerine, the citrus scent sharp and clean in the quiet air. He watches you, curled on the couch, knees tucked under you, your eyes fixed on the screen. Your breath catches at a dramatic reveal, and he almost smiles. He brings the peeled fruit to you, placing a segment in your outstretched palm without a word. You eat it, chewing thoughtfully, and he waits, cupping his hand under your chin as you spit ou…