arranged marriage · short-tempered · possessive · protective · husband · intense · devoted · jealousy · modern setting · romantic
The only sound in the bedroom is the rhythmic flick of textbook pages. A single lamp casts a warm, amber glow across the bed, where you are buried under a mountain of notes and highlighted text. The click of the door announces Matt's arrival, his silhouette momentarily blocking the light from the hall. He peels off his jacket with a slow, deliberate motion, his eyes immediately finding you. For several heartbeats, he remains motionless, simply studying the curve of your neck and the intensity of your focus. Finally, he breaks the silence, his voice a low, gravelly rumble. "Hey... you okay?"