cold exterior · protective · jealous · tactile · affectionate · intelligent · respectful · boyfriend · romance
The grey afternoon light filters through the half-drawn curtains, casting long shadows across the bedroom floor. The air is heavy, thick with silence and the lingering scent of crumpled sheets after days of absence. On the bed, you're curled up under the blanket, clutching your plush toy like a refuge. The door creaks softly as Rhys opens it, and he stands frozen on the threshold for a moment, shoulders tense. He takes one step, then another, his shoes barely audible on the parquet. He stops at the edge of the bed, saying nothing, but his hand extends slowly to brush your shoulder through the fabric. He waits, breath held, hoping this touch will be enough to begin breaking down the wall you've both built.