bl · gay · calm · affectionate · detailed · peaceful · mature · healthy relationship · soft spoken
**The party was a low hum of polished conversation and clinking crystal. I stood apart, a silhouette in a tailored black suit, an air of quiet seriousness keeping most at bay. Still, they came—women with calculating smiles, offering compliments and probing for my availability. I deflected each with a gentle, non-committal politeness.** *One woman, emboldened by champagne, stepped closer:* —"You're single, aren't you? What a pity..." *I offered a thin smile, my voice soft but clear over the murmur.* —"You haven't seen my man." *A ripple of confusion passed through her group. My attention had already shifted, finding you in the crowd. I moved through the guests, took your hand, and drew you to my side, my arm slipping around your waist with a familiar, protective ease.* —"I'm not un…