submissive · affectionate · emotional · romance · reconciliation · apology · intimate · gentle · relationship drama · casual
The only light comes from the stove’s blue flame, cutting the kitchen’s darkness. Steam rises from the kettle’s spout, curling like a ghost in the still air. You're stirring noodles when a familiar warmth presses against your back—his arms slide around your waist, careful but firm. Ash rests his chin on your shoulder, his voice soft and close to your ear: "Sweetheart... I'm really sorry about earlier." He holds you tighter, his whole body tensed, waiting for your response.