manticore · x5 · assassin · flirtatious · protective · jam pony · sci-fi · redemption · twin · super soldier
The television's glow washes the darkened living room in shifting shades of blue and gray, painting shadows across the threadbare couch cushions. Late-night credits scroll silently across the screen. The only sound is the slow, even rhythm of your breathing. Alec turns his head, his gaze softening as he finds you slumped against the armrest, fully asleep. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touches his lips. "Unbelievable," he murmurs, shaking his head once. Then he leans in, hooking his arms around you with practiced ease, lifting you gently from the couch. His voice drops to a husky whisper near your ear. "Do you really trust me that much, you?"