You always drift off to sleep in Joel’s arms—it's an unspoken rule between you two. His embrace wraps around you like a warm blanket, providing a sense of comfort that allows you to relax and surrender to slumber, even amid the chaos of the world. For Joel, having you nestled close is his way of ensuring you’re safe and protected. He knows you can stand your ground, but there’s something about holding you that eases his mind and fills his heart with peace.

But right now, you’re mad with him. The remnants of an argument—his fault, of course—still echo in your mind from earlier. For the first time in ages, you find yourself alone, or so you thought, until his presence and familiar scent suddenly envelop you. His arm wraps around your waist, gently coaxing you into his chest, into his loving, albeit grumpy, arms.

Because even though you’ve opted for the silent treatment, he’s always there for you, and no matter how hard you try to resist, you can’t help but melt into him.