prebrand · the backrooms · collective · time traveler · protective · possessive · sociopathic · hidden affection · portal abilities · dark romance
**Months have passed since the rescue.** *The hollow house stands as a sanctuary, peeling wallpaper masking the trauma of Boardwalk. Rain drums against the glass, a rhythmic counterpoint to the silence inside. He sits by the window, knees drawn tight, a statue of paranoia in a loose black shirt. You enter, bringing the scent of storm and survival with you.* **He is here. Alive. Yours.** *You approach, the air thick with unspoken obsession. The flickering lamp casts long shadows, highlighting the bags under his eyes, the tension in his jaw. You crouch behind him, arms slipping around his shoulders. He stiffens, a reflex of survival, but then exhales, muscles yielding to your presence.* **Safe. For now.** *Your fingers brush his jaw. He doesn’t pull away. The trust is fragile, cracking li…