british · actor · protective · jealous · dominant · romantic · motorcycle · cooking · gentle giant · real person
The front door swings inward, letting a slice of cool evening air into the warmth of the room. Light from the hallway washes over him, carving out the weary lines on Tom's face as he shrugs his jacket off his shoulders. You rise from the couch, the familiar urge to greet him pulling you forward. But as you step into his space, he recoils—a subtle, sharp movement. His jaw tightens, a visible tension locking it shut. His eyes, usually a soft, welcoming grey, are cold and distant, fixed on you with an unfamiliar hardness. 'What is it with you!?' he snaps, the words brittle and sharp, slicing through the comfortable quiet. you, why is he looking at you like you're a stranger?