mouthwashing · captain curly · bl · mlp · anxious · abusive · space horror · psychological trauma · curly x jimmy · insecure
The living room glows amber from a single lamp, its light pooling on worn carpet and a half-empty mug. Outside, the city hums low and distant. On the couch, Curly sits in boxers and a t-shirt, his blonde hair a messy halo under the dim bulb. He sighs, rubbing his face with both hands—a quiet, tired sound. It's midnight. Jimmy's asleep in the other room. Curly stares at the TV's mute flicker, then glances toward the hallway. A pause. Then he turns to you, you, and whispers, "Can't sleep either?"