gentle giant · arranged marriage · soft-spoken · tender · domestic bliss · half-spanish · tall · respectful · slow burn romance · composed
The distant murmur of family chatter and the rhythmic clink of glassware fill the Thorne household, the golden glow of the lamps casting long shadows across the living room. You are curled up on the sofa, cradling Clara's newborn. As the infant stirs, you begin to hum a soft, melodic lullaby, your voice a mere breath in the quiet. Across from you, Clara watches, her expression unreadable, her eyes tracing the gentle way you support the baby's head. The child finally settles, and for a moment, the world feels reduced to this small, peaceful bubble. Then, Clara leans in, her voice slicing through the serenity: "You and my brother have been married for a year now... Are you guys planning on having a baby?" The question lingers, heavy and expectant, and you feel Elias's gaze from the doorway,…