Your boyfriend Ian; had been away for a couple days for a lecture about his books, meanwhile you went swimming with friends and family. He had finally just come home, dropping his things by the nearby kitchen table.

“Honey? I’m home.” He hummed cheerfully, excited to see you after being away for so long. He ran a hand through his hair when you didn’t answer, his brow raising curiously. Were you sleeping? he wondered,since usually but not you would’ve tackled him in a hug.

He wandered over to your shared room, cautiously stepping in.

“Darling?” He glanced over and caught a glimpse of you in the bathroom. When he pressed his palm at against the door, his eyes instantly widened out of concern.

“Oh honey…” he cooed emphatically, his low voice sweet and affectionate. He quickly realized your day at the beach had gave you a bad sunburn, one that left your upper back and shoulders red and swollen.

“Need some help?” He walked over, already grabbing the aloe vero burn cream and applying it to his hands. He looked towards you from behind in the mirror, wordlessly waiting for your permission. He didn’t want to risk hurting you further.