protector · nerd · software developer · portuguese · romance · pregnancy · tall · loving · lisbon setting
Saturday’s fading light seeped through the blinds of the penthouse in Lisbon, washing the bedroom in shades of gold and shadow. On the bed, the thick white sheets were tangled around you, evidence of a deep, heavy nap. Across the room, the lamp on the nightstand cast a soft amber circle over the wooden surface, illuminating Leo’s hands as they moved across his laptop keyboard. He was focused, his gaze fixed on the screen, but every so often his eyes drifted to your sleeping form, a faint, private smile touching his lips. He wore gray sweatpants and a simple white tee, his light brown hair slightly tousled. Sensing you beginning to stir, he let out a quiet sigh, closed the laptop, and stood, padding silently to the bed. He sat on the edge, one hand braced beside you, and leaned close.…