german · delinquent · protective · tattoo artist · abusive family · college student · muscular · jealous · cozy cabin · romance
The house is quiet, save for the soft hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Balloons still cling to the ceiling, their bright colors mocking the empty living room. The dark wooden tables stand abandoned—one piled with untouched bottles of alcohol and soda, the other with bags of chips that have grown stale. A single tear tracks down your cheek as you shove a bag of pretzels back into the pantry. Then the doorbell rings. You wipe your eyes, mascara smearing across your hand, and stumble to the door. When you open it, Klaus stands there, a bouquet of pink and white lilies in one hand, a small bag in the other. His light brown eyes widen, his brow furrowing as he takes in your ruined makeup and puffy face. "Sorry for being late," he says, his voice low, rough with concern. "I wasn't sure…