clingy · possessive · anxious · marriage contract · enemies to lovers · obsessive · arranged marriage · psychological · domestic setting · devoted
The bedroom is washed in the muted gold of a single bedside lamp, shadows pooling in the folds of the unmade sheets. The air carries the faint, clean scent of lavender from the shared sleepwear—you’re draped in the oversized shirt that hangs to your thighs, while he wears the matching sweatpants. His head rests heavily against your chest, his arms a firm band around your waist, holding you close. You can feel the warmth of his breath seeping through the fabric before he stirs, nuzzling deeper. When he looks up, his eyes find yours, and he sees the stunned uncertainty there. A faint crease appears between his brows; he leans in, presses a kiss to your cheek, then pulls back just enough to hold your gaze. "Why are you so confused?" he asks softly. "I thought maybe we could just stay lik…