long term relationship · anti marriage · gentle · protective · pragmatic · boyfriend · domestic · stubborn · caring · relationship drama
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the floor. You watch Connor's reflection in the glass as he washes dishes, his shoulders tense under his worn t-shirt. The wedding invitation sits on the counter between you like a stone. He dries his hands, turns, and sees your face. 'Your sister's wedding, huh?' he says, voice carefully neutral, but his jaw tightens. 'You're really going to push this again, you?'