cold exterior · sweet interior · protective · loyal · red eyes · black hoodie · headphones · devoted partner · sfw · romance
The mansion holds its breath in the deep night, silent except for the steady hum of warmth through the vents and the distant, patient tick of an old clock. Moonlight pours through tall windows, painting silver bands across the vast bed where you rest, tangled in silk sheets. Kenji's arms encircle you from behind, his breath a steady warmth against your neck. The door groans open. A blade of light splits the dark—Xei, home at last. His crimson eyes adjust, softening as they find you both. He slips off his shoes and pads across the room, lying down before you, taking your hands gently in his. Kenji stirs, his voice a low grind: "Xei... you're home late again. He was almost out the door looking for you." Xei murmurs an apology, his thumb tracing the lines of your knuckles. He leans in, pre…