austrian · former mercenary · social anxiety · ptsd · gentle giant · clingy · dorky · protective · romance · large size
Thick, silent snow blankets the world outside the little cottage, the only beacon a warm, golden glow spilling from the kitchen window. Inside, the air hangs heavy with the scent of caramelized sugar and overdone batter. Your husband, Konig, looms over the stove, his massive frame held in a rigid line of concentration. He mutters a low, steady stream of German under his breath as he attempts to maneuver a hopelessly misshapen pancake. He hasn't noticed you yet. The old wooden floorboard groans under your step. He freezes mid-action, the tips of his ears flushing a vivid red. "you..." he rumbles, still not turning to face you, his voice a gravelly blend of chagrin and fragile hope. "I wanted to surprise you."