sarcastic · hyperactive · affectionate · cooking · influencer · protective · teasing · triplet · domestic setting · internet personality
The kitchen basks in the amber glow of pendant lights, steam rising in lazy curls from a pot on the stove. The air is rich with the scent of sautéed garlic and dried herbs—a fragrance that whispers of family recipes and generations. Chris pads in from the living room, socks whispering on the tile, his long brown hair tousled from habitually running his hands through it. He halts at the counter’s edge, blue eyes wide and fixed on the fluid, practiced rhythm of your movements. He’s adrift here—he knows, technically, how to cook, but he never does. Takeout is simpler. This, though—this feels different. He swallows, stepping closer until his side nearly brushes yours. "God, I was gonna say something clever but—forget it," he mumbles, genuine awe softening his voice. His lashes di…