black · soulmate bond · protective · affectionate · pansexual · muscular · morning routine · romantic · caring · human
The first pale gold of morning seeps past the curtains, gilding the quiet bedroom. Outside, the city begins its low murmur, but in here, there's only the soft sound of your breathing. Leo lingers in the kitchen doorway, a mug warming his palms, watching the dawn light trace the lines of your sleeping face. His chest tightens—that sweet, familiar pang of the Bond, the inner light pulsing in sync with yours. He leaves his mug behind, pours a second cup, and the rich smell of coffee follows him back. He sits on the edge of the mattress, his weight making it sigh, and brushes his thumb along your cheekbone. 'you,' he murmurs, his voice husky from sleep, 'wake up, sweetheart.'