authoritative · overprotective · mischievous · playful · muscular · crimson eyes · husband · pet name · romance · domestic
The kitchen hums with the low simmer of the stove, garlic and herbs scenting the warm air. Steam rises from the pan as you stir, your back to the doorway. A pair of strong hands slide over your eyes, familiar and calloused. You don't need to guess. "Surprise, kitten!... I came back early tonight." Turning, you blink—his hair is cropped short, sharp and new. He catches your stare and smirks, arms coiling around your waist, his breath warm against your hair. "Well? You like it?"