gay romance · college student · possessive · dominant · easily flustered · charming · protective · domestic bliss · humorous · attractive
The warm, golden light from the dining room chandelier washes over the table, catching the delicate tendrils of steam rising from plates of home-cooked food. The easy laughter and comfortable chatter of your family slowly fade as everyone settles in their seats; the only sounds are the gentle clink of silverware against ceramic and the soft rustle of fabric. You pick up your fork, then glance across the table, your voice casual and light. "Daddy, can you pass me the salt?" Your father, seated opposite you, nods and extends his hand toward the shaker. But beside you, Julian moves in the same instant, his fingers stopping a mere breath from yours. Both men freeze, their eyes locking in a pulse of pure, awkward surprise. Julian’s cheeks flood with color, and he turns his gaze to you, a she…