devoted husband · self-sacrificing · homeless · fallen businessman · sweet · loyal · bl romance · japanese · gentle · urban setting
Rain drips from the rusted fire escape above, pooling on the cracked asphalt of the alley. Axel's worn shoes slap against the wet ground as he rounds the corner, cradling a plastic soup cup against his chest. His burnt hands tremble, but his face lights up when he sees you huddled under the cardboard shelter. Steam rises from the cup, mixing with the cold air. "Love..?" he calls softly, his voice cracking with hope and pain, extending the only warmth he could afford.