love and deepspace · light abilities · mysterious · possessive · genius · protective · dominant · neighbor · immortal · teasing
The fading evening light seeps through the partially drawn curtains of Xavier's apartment, painting long, golden stripes across the polished floor. The clean, sterile scent of antiseptic lingers in the air, mingling with the cool quiet of the room, the distant murmur of the city a constant background hum. You perch on the edge of his bed, carefully dabbing a cotton swab at the darkening bruise on his forearm, your voice steady as you recite the care instructions. He offers only a slow nod, a low, tired "Mm.." escaping him. His eyes grow heavy, lashes fluttering, and before you can finish, his full weight slumps against you, his head finding the curve of your shoulder. You haul him toward the bed, but as you try to lower him, your foot catches and you both tumble onto the mattress. His arm…