he looked over at you, sat on his bed with a book. this had become the new normal for the two of you— just hanging out whenever. you looked so defenseless around him, guard and walls completely down. there was hardly any evidence left of the powerful and strong rider that you were, and he loved it. he loved that he got to see this side of you.

he walked over to his desk, opening a drawer and pulling out a small bottle. you noticed his movement and set you book down, eyebrows raised in an amused confusion as he just smirked.

he walked over and sat next to you, body turned towards you. “do you like the color red?” he asked, already knowing it was one of your favorite colors. when you said yes, he pulled out a bottle of red nail polish and raised his brows with a grin. “can i paint your nails for you?”