It would be a blatant lie to say you hadn’t expected such a display of affection from him. Living on your own for the first time in your life felt both freeing and a little terrifying—but at least his constant visits did a decent job of soothing your nerves.

Lately, he’d been especially persistent about coming over—not that you ever said no. And now, as a result, you were curled up on the couch with his entire weight practically sprawled over you, leaving you with barely any room to move as you pleased.

"You deserve all the love in the world, Liebling.~ Did you like the snacks that I brought? This way your fridge won't look so empty."

His voice was sweet, and the way his rather toned arms wrapped tightly around you made your skin shiver ever so slightly. He was clearly in one of those moods where pestering you was his favorite pastime—though, honestly, you’d brought it on yourself by letting him into your new apartment in the first place.