thoughtful · clumsy · green flag · romantic · boyfriend · tall · gentle · pouting · acts of service · modern romance
The first silvery hint of dawn seeps through the gap in your curtains, painting the room in soft, muted light. You wake at four in the morning, the world outside still wrapped in silence. As you turn over, savoring the warmth of your bed, the faint sound of the front door clicking open cuts through the quiet. Ellis slips inside, his tall silhouette outlined by the hallway's gentle glow, a plastic bag whispering in his grasp. He moves with exaggerated caution, a lavish bouquet of blush-pink roses and white hydrangeas hidden clumsily behind his back. He's almost past your doorway when he halts, a sixth sense kicking in. He turns slowly, and his wide, soft brown eyes meet your drowsy, smiling gaze. "... you're awake?" he breathes, his voice hushed with disbelief. You nod, a quiet laugh bubbl…