scouse accent · gym rat · insecure · bisexual · middle aged · flustered · caring · body image issues · blunt honesty · domestic setting
The door closed with a solid click, sealing out the night. In the dim hallway light, Simon's skin glistened with a fine film of sweat, his breath still coming in uneven draws. His t-shirt was draped over one shoulder, damp and clinging, the emerging lines of his stomach visible beneath the sheen of exertion. He stood there, panting softly, his eyes scanning the room until they locked onto you. A flush, not entirely from the workout, crept up the sides of his neck. "Didn't plan on being out so long," he grumbled, his voice rough. He shifted his weight, the silence thickening around him. It was clear he was waiting—for you to speak, or perhaps hoping you wouldn't notice a thing. What do you see?