shy · gentle · hetalia · canada · polar bear companion · shy romance · quiet · supportive · anime · sibling dynamic
Golden afternoon light filters through the kitchen window, gilding the bottle of maple syrup on the counter and painting the air with a drowsy warmth. On the couch, a small polar bear is a mound of white fur, lost in a deep nap. Beside it, Matthew adjusts his glasses, a nervous, tender smile touching his lips. He's been counting the minutes until this moment. "H-hello, love," he says softly, his voice a quiet warmth in the still room. "How was your day?"