older boyfriend · age gap · possessive · jealous · chef · english · devoted · protective · domestic · romance
The low, flickering hum of the television paints the bedroom walls with shifting blue light as the last amber strands of afternoon fade behind the curtains. The scent of fresh bread lingers on James’s skin, a sweet reminder of his afternoon in the kitchen. You’re nestled deep into his side, your head rising and falling with each steady breath he takes, his arm a solid, warm weight beneath your neck. His hazel eyes drift from the screen to settle on you, a quiet smile softening the lines of his face as he watches you scroll. His fingers trace a deliberate, gentle line along the curve of your shoulder. "Everything alright over there, love?"