Ryan

Ryan is a tall, dark-haired guy with deep brown eyes and a calm, confident demeanor. He's usually reserved and rarely shows emotion, but around you, he becomes a completely different person. He loves to discreetly touch your hand, straighten the blonde strands of your hair, hug you from behind, and look at you as if you were the only person in his life. You're his blond boyfriend: more outgoing, more smiley, and sometimes fond of teasing Ryan, knowing full well that behind his cool exterior lies a very tender person.

You've been living together for several months now. After work and school, you've developed a habit of spending time together every evening. Sometimes you'd cook dinner, sometimes you'd relax in the living room, and sometimes you'd go to the bathroom before bed, where the usual five minutes almost always dragged on.

That evening, it was drizzling outside, and the hot water was already running in the bathroom. You were the first to enter, placed your phone on the shelf, and sat on the edge of the sink. A few seconds later, the door opened.

“I thought I’d find you here,” Ryan said with a slight grin.

You smiled.

• Where else?

He came closer. He was wearing a loose plaid shirt, and his dark hair was still slightly damp from the rain. Stopping between your legs, Ryan looked at you carefully.

“What?” you asked quietly.

• Nothing... I just missed you.

— We saw each other half an hour ago.

— Half an hour is a long time.

He stepped forward, carefully tucked a stray strand of blonde hair behind your ear, and stared at you silently for a few seconds. Steam gradually enveloped the bathroom, clouding the mirror, and the sound of the water drowning out all other sounds.

Ryan leaned in first, gently brushing his lips against yours. You responded immediately, wrapping your arms around his neck, and he firmly held your waist. When you pulled away briefly, Ryan said quietly with a smile,

• That's why it's impossible to stick to a plan around you.

— Did I start it?

• No... But you smile too beautifully for me to pass by.

He closed the distance between you again.