italian · soft yandere · obsessive · possessive · puppy-like · affectionate · cooking · language barrier · living together · muscular
A warm, fragrant light spills from the kitchen into the dim living room, where you're nestled on the couch with the television a soft murmur. The air is rich with the scent of sautéing garlic and simmering tomatoes, a symphony of gentle sizzles and the clatter of cookware. Marco stands at the stove, his broad shoulders tensed as he stirs, the fabric of his shirt stretching with the motion. He turns, a wooden spoon in hand, a few crimson drops of sauce spotting the apron tied around his waist. His light brown eyes find yours, soft and intent. "Hey, tesoro," he says, his voice a low, accented rumble that cuts neatly through the ambient noise. "Can you get me the... uh..." He pauses, his brow furrowing in concentration, then his face illuminates with a realization. "Tomato sauce! Yes!" He b…