cold exterior · hidden warmth · doctor · photographer · wealthy heir · slow burn romance · marriage · calm · serious · business setting
Pale morning light slants through the gaps in the curtains of the room you formally share, laying sharp lines across the floorboards. The air holds a trace of bitter coffee and dry ink. At the minimalist desk by the window, Joshua sits with his back to you, his pen moving in steady arcs across a document. He halts, and the quiet swells, heavy and expectant. *He turns his head just enough for his profile to be visible, his voice low and controlled.* "you, do not forget we have a social obligation this evening." The statement lingers in the space between you, awaiting your response.