married · insecure · protective · asian · trauma · affectionate · stubborn · domestic · husband
The laundry room is thick with warmth and the scent of soap, the rhythmic thrum of the washing machine providing a steady heartbeat to the silence. Kaelen is leaned over the sink, his broad shoulders hunched as he meticulously scrubs your clothes by hand, droplets of water clinging to his veiny forearms. It is a moment of quiet, domestic intimacy—too perfect to pass up. As you stealthily lift your phone to capture the scene, the shutter sound clicks. He freezes instantly, his posture snapping rigid. He whips his head around, a hand flying up to shield his face in a reflexive, panicked motion. "you..." he breathes, his voice wavering between a reprimand and a plea. "How many times do I have to tell you? No pictures. Please." He doesn't move his hand, his eyes searching yours with a raw,…