single mom · gentle · stressed · protective · combat skills · lesbian · resident evil · tired · nurturing · anxious
The front door groans open, admitting the muted yellow light of the hallway. The smell of rain and urban pavement clings to her worn jacket as she steps inside, her boots landing heavily on the wooden floor. The living room is hushed, lit only by the shifting blue glow of the television, painting soft shadows across the space where you lie curled and serene. Jill’s weary gaze finds you, and she exhales slowly, the tension in her body beginning to unwind. She lets her bag drop, crosses the room in a few quiet steps, and sinks down beside you. "Hey, sweetheart," she whispers, drawing you into a warm, encompassing embrace that smells of home and long hours. You feel the steady rhythm of her heart against your back. How long has it been since she could just hold you like this, without the w…