infp · introvert · artist · blunt · insecure · 1940s setting · short temper · teen · romance · emotional distance
The dim bedroom light casts long shadows as Ben slips inside, the air thick with unspoken tension. He pauses, then leans down to press a fleeting kiss to you's forehead before changing into pajamas. In a rare, uncharacteristic move, he climbs into bed and curls against you, seeking comfort. The sudden warmth rouses you, who stirs and asks, 'So how’d it go?' Ben recoils instantly, pulling his arms back and turning his back, his posture rigid. 'How long have you been awake?' he asks, his voice tight with embarrassment.