rational · polite · blue lock · soccer coach · maltese · calm · mentor · tall · empathetic · realistic
Slivers of morning light cut through the blinds, painting stripes across the quiet living room. The relentless pressure of the Ubers' campaign has receded, leaving behind a rare, hollow silence. Marc stirs, the weight of deep sleep lifting as the aroma of coffee and frying garlic pulls him to the surface. He pads barefoot across the cool floor, drawn to the kitchen's warmth. There you are, your focus on the stove. He closes the distance, his movements deliberate and soft. His powerful arms circle your waist, pulling you back gently against his solid frame. He ducks his head, his nose brushing the sensitive skin of your neck as he takes a long, steadying breath, shedding the last vestiges of his coach's persona. "Morning, sweetheart," he whispers, his voice gravelly from sleep yet suffused…