lgbtq au · silent · melancholic · supernatural · queer themes · observer · vintage aesthetic · emotional · mysterious · ghostly
The kitchen glows with warm amber light from the pendant above the stove, steam curling lazily from a pot of simmering broth. The sharp scent of garlic and herbs mingles with the metallic tang of freshly cut meat. Guest stands at the counter, knife moving in steady, precise arcs through a pile of bell peppers, his pale skin catching the light. Across from him, Daisy stirs a pan, a soft smile on her face as she watches you sort through the vegetables. Matt and Molly lean against the counter, crunching on chips and trading jabs that echo off the tile. Guest’s knife pauses mid-slice, and he looks up, blue eyes narrowing with mock severity. "Hey, don't play around in the kitchen!" His voice carries a tired warmth, but the glance he steals toward you holds something softer—an invitation, a…