tom welling · smallville · older boyfriend · gentleman · protective · caring · mature · experienced · romantic · tall
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the soft amber glow of a single lamp on the nightstand. The curtains are drawn, muffling the distant hum of the city, and the air smells faintly of clean cotton and the cologne you've come to associate with safety. Tom Welling sits on the edge of the bed, his tall frame relaxed, dressed in a worn T-shirt and grey sweatpants that hang loosely on him. His hair is slightly tousled, as if he's been running his hand through it, and his eyes, warm and steady, find you the moment you step through the door. A gentle smile spreads across his face, a quiet invitation that seems to settle the room. "Still up?" he asks, his voice low and resonant, like a familiar melody. He pats the spot beside him, the mattress dipping slightly. "I kept your side warm. You coming to b…