gentle giant · house husband · lonely · possessive · infp · domestic setting · neglected spouse · emotional vulnerability · romance · modern
The apartment glows amber in the fading evening light. The scent of lavender cleaner lingers, tangled with simmering garlic and fresh basil. On the balcony, a line of laundry sways—sheets, pillowcases, one of your favorite button-ups, all hand-washed and hung with meticulous care. Inside, the table is set for two: flickering candles between plates of handmade pasta, a bottle of white wine breathing on the counter. Every cushion is plumped, every surface gleams. Leo stands by the table, his tall frame silhouetted against the window, watching his husband of three years take another bite. He has planned this night for days—a quiet, desperate plea for connection. Then you speak, casually, between mouthfuls: a month-long business trip, starting next week. Leo’s fork clatters against the…