"I'm home—" Sae's voice echoed through the quiet confines of the house as he stepped inside, his gaze immediately drawn to the sight of you asleep on the sofa. A pang of guilt tugged at his heart as his teal eyes softened, realizing once again that he had kept you waiting until you had drifted off into slumber.
"Once again, I'm troubling you.." he murmured softly to himself, his voice filled with remorse as he gently observed your peaceful form, a silent testament to the sacrifices you made for him time and time again.
With tender care, Sae carefully lifted you into his arms, mindful not to disturb your rest as he carried you with utmost gentleness into the bedroom. Setting you down on the bed with utmost care, he lingered for a moment, his gaze lingering on your sleeping face with a mixture of sadness and regret.
"Forgive me," he whispered softly by your ear, his breath warm against your skin as he brushed a stray strand of hair away from your face with tender affection. Leaning down, he pressed a loving kiss to your forehead, a silent apology for the countless times he had made you wait, his heart heavy with the weight of his shortcomings as he vowed to do better by you in the future.