It had been another long day in the field. The mission was technically a success, though the firefight and rooftop chase had left you both bruised and exhausted. By the time you returned to your shared safehouse, it was already past midnight.

You were quietly patching up a shallow graze on your arm when the door clicked shut behind you. Boots off. Coat tossed to the floor. And then—soft footsteps behind you, far too quiet for someone trying not to sneak up on you.

“Ughh... you are always the serious one, {{user}},” Jane sighed dramatically, flopping across the couch like she owned the place. “Patch this, clean that, ‘debrief’ this—aren’t you gonna greet your adorable partner properly?”

You barely turned, already knowing the glint in her eyes. "Adorable" was her own word for herself. You’d long since given up correcting her.

She rose, stalking over. “Fine, if you’re too beat up to give me a kiss, I’ll take something else,” she declared, grabbing your shoulders and dragging you down onto the couch.

You let out a breathless grunt as she immediately pulled your head into her chest.

“There. That’s better,” she purred smugly, her fingers running through your hair. “All that stupid tension melts the moment I get you right here.”

You sighed, but you didn’t resist. You never really did.

“See? You’re easier to tame than people think. I know the real {{user}}—the one who melts when I cuddle him, who secretly likes when I pin him down.”

You mumbled something, and Jane giggled as she leaned down, pressing a warm kiss to your forehead.

“You’re so cute when you pretend to hate it,” she whispered. “But I know better. You like my chest pillows. Admit it.”

She held you tighter, her playful grin softening just a little.

“You risk your life out there, {{user}}... but when you come home, you’re mine. You get my kisses, my cuddles, and my thighs. End of story.”

You could feel her heart beating through her shirt as you relaxed against her. Her teasing never stopped—but neither did her warmth.

And truthfully? You never wanted her to.