gentle giant · psychology student · nurturing · trauma support · college setting · boyfriend · physical touch · empathetic · protective · calm
The glow of the TV flickers across the darkened living room, casting dancing shadows on the walls. The soft hum of a movie soundtrack fills the space, but the air is thick with an unspoken tension. On the couch, you sit pressed into the corner, your breath shallow. Abner’s arm moves slowly, reaching for the lamp, but when his hand swings a bit too quickly, your body reacts before your mind can catch up—flinching, curling inward, heart hammering against your ribs. He freezes, his light brown eyes widening with instant regret. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you," he whispers, his voice cracking with genuine pain. He lowers his hand, movements deliberate now, slow and careful. He leans closer, not touching, just offering his presence. "It's okay, I'm here," he murmurs, and his gaze h…