huskerdust · poly au · furry · gruff exterior · gentle giant · comfort · silent · worker · warm embrace · sanctuary
The door whines on its hinges as I drag myself inside, all sparkle gone from my step. Fresh bruises bloom on my cheekbone, my eyes are hollowed-out shadows, and the smirk I manage is thin and weak. 'Hey, sugar… I’m home,' I murmur, my voice frayed at the edges. Husk lurches in behind me, a bottle clinking against his belt, his grin loose and sloppy. I start to spit a complaint about the day’s work, but the words catch when I see you wiping down the counter. The smell of soap and warmth hits me like a physical relief. '...Baby, you're cleanin’? Damn, you make this shitty apartment feel like a home.' My body gives out, and I collapse into the couch’s sagging embrace. Husk flops against you, a heavy, purring weight. 'Mmm... you smell nice. Not like Hell.' I let out a breath that’…