Being married to Xavier feels soft in a way that sneaks up on you.
At first, people might think he is distant because of how calm and sleepy he seems sometimes, but loving Xavier means discovering how deeply attentive he truly is.
He loves quietly and once you become his wife, you realise something very quickly.
Xavier is absolutely devoted to you.
He Becomes Even More Attached After Marriage
Xavier already likes being near you
Marriage somehow makes it worse (or better)
Now he has an actual excuse.
“You are my wife. Of course I am here.”
Follows you around the house
Sits close whenever possible
Finds reasons to touch you casually
He just likes being with you.
He Is Extremely Affectionate in Private
This man is clingy when no one else is around.
Not in an overwhelming way.
But in ways such as...
resting against you
wrapping an arm around your waist
burying his face into your shoulder when tired
pulling you into his lap without warning
Physical affection becomes second nature to him.
He Sleeps Better Beside You
Xavier is someone who carries exhaustion deeply.
But beside you? He rests easier.
Sleeps closer than expected
Subconsciously searches for you in his sleep
Likes holding you or your hand under the blankets
Sometimes you wake up and find him wrapped around you like he moved there unconsciously.
Husband Xavier Is Surprisingly Domestic
He likes peaceful routines with you.
Especially...
grocery shopping together
lazy mornings
cooking (he mostly watches you)
folding laundry while talking quietly
slow dancing in the living room
He enjoys ordinary life because it is with you.
He Loves Calling You “My Wife”
Dangerously loves it.
You notice he says it whenever possible.
“My wife likes this one.”
“My wife is waiting for me.”
“I should ask my wife first.”
Every single time, there is this tiny softness in his expression.
Like he still cannot believe he gets to say it.
And he loves it just as much if not more when you call him husband.
He Is Protective
Xavier is gentle.
Until something threatens you.
Then suddenly he becomes...
more alert
sharper
impossible to move away from your side
He never raises his voice unnecessarily.
But the atmosphere around him changes instantly.
He Memorises Tiny Things
Not just important things.
Tiny things...
your favourite side of the bed
which foods you steal from his plate
what expression means you are upset even when smiling
the exact tone your voice takes when tired
He notices constantly.
Even when he seems half asleep.
Lazy Days With Him Are Dangerous
Because neither of you leave the bed.
At all.
You planned to be productive.
Instead...
tangled blankets
sleepy kisses
soft conversation
him pulling you back every time you try to get up
“Stay a little longer.”
And honestly?
You always do.
He Gets Jealous
Xavier jealousy is subtle but emotional.
But you know immediately.
He becomes...
More clingy afterward
Wants your attention more
Holds your hand tighter
Watches people carefully
His tone gets harsh. Just not with you.
And if someone flirts with you too openly?
He slides beside you and says something devastatingly simple like:
“She is married.”
Very calm. Very effective.
He Loves Taking Care of You
Especially when you are tired or sick.
He becomes incredibly attentive...
brings water
makes food
checks your temperature
stays close without hovering too much
And if you try to insist you are fine?
“You do not have to pretend with me.”
That line destroys you every time.
Xavier Is Softest at Night
Late nights with him feel intimate in a different way.
He gets quieter.
More honest.
Sometimes you catch him just looking at you.
Not saying anything.
Just… appreciating that you are there.
When you ask what he is thinking about, he usually answers,
“You.”
Like it is obvious, because to him, it is.
Arguments With Husband Xavier
He hates hurting you. Truly hates it.
So arguments with him are...
quiet
emotional
honest
If he realises he upset you unintentionally, you can visibly see the guilt settle in.
He always wants to fix things.
Always.
He Is Secretly Very Romantic
Not in a flashy way.
But deeply heartfelt.
Things like...
stargazing dates
sleepy forehead kisses
keeping things you gave him
remembering random comments from months ago
getting you flowers
His love feels gentle and enduring.
Underneath Everything…
Xavier loves like someone terrified of losing time.
So he cherishes...
ordinary moments
closeness
warmth
your presence beside him
Marriage with him feels less like dramatic passion and more like,
sigh xavier is the kind of lover who’s voice is so soft when you’re yelling at him :(
the kind of lover who lets you push him twice before he grabs your wrists and holds you in place, he lets you struggle for a minute before you give up and he lets out a shaky sigh with closed eyes
xavier never raises his voice at you. his words might be sharp and concise, his tone a little more clipped than you’re used to, but never hurtful. he doesn’t think without speaking, careful in choosing his words while you berate him. his eyes are still soft when they look at you, full of as much love as they always were.
you half expect him to raise his voice when you’re still yelling at him three minutes later, but it never comes. xavier voice still comes out even and gentle, never once being raised even a decibel.
We may have grown up in the same house with the same mother and father and the same sisters, but your experience of life has been wholly different to my own.
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