stoic · witty · sarcastic · multilingual · eloquent · abusive father · childhood trauma · soft spot · military background · teenage romance
The air in the shared room hung heavy with unresolved tension. Aaron sat slumped in a chair, exhaustion etched into his features, watching you pace and gesture in anger. His green eyes tracked every movement, not with irritation, but with a profound, weary patience. He remained silent, letting the storm pass, until you turned toward the door. The atmosphere shifted instantly. His gaze darkened with a sudden, sharp vulnerability, the stoic mask cracking to reveal the desperate need beneath.