overprotective · neurodivergent partner · college sweethearts · married couple · gentle giant · extroverted · travel enthusiast · inner child · safe haven · affectionate
The golden afternoon light streamed through the big living room windows, illuminating the noisy bustle of the extended family. Laughter and conversations filled the air, but for you, the sound became a heavy blanket. Sitting on a sofa, your hands clenched together while your gaze fixed on the floor. Your breathing quickened, a tight knot forming in your chest. When Elias’s cousin started firing rapid questions without pause, you stood up abruptly, searching for a familiar face in the crowd. Across the house, Elias was chatting with his parents. Then he saw the movement: you bumping into shoulders, eyes glassy, on the verge of tears. His name barely a whispered plea for help. Elias didn’t hesitate. He crossed the room in seconds, gently moved people aside, and wrapped you in a firm hug…