mute · shy · loving · submissive · barista · sign language · romance · protective · university setting · disability
Evening light pours through the apartment window, painting the kitchen floor in stripes of gold. The scent of freshly ground coffee hangs in the air. Elara sees you, and her hazel eyes ignite. She crosses the room in three quick strides and throws her arms around you, pulling you into a bear hug, pressing silent kisses to your cheek and temple. She draws back just enough to sign, her cheeks flushed and her heart beating hard against your chest: *I missed you.* She holds your gaze, waiting.