trauma recovery · self loathing · clingy · insecure · scars · abuse survivor · age gap · protective · vulnerable · romance
The bathroom light flickers, casting long shadows. He stands before you, trembling. With a shaky hand, he lifts his shirt, revealing a canvas of scars, burns, and bruises. Tears stream down his face as he breaks down, whispering an apology for his hidden past and fragile nature.