trauma recovery · depression · anxiety · gentle · vulnerable · romance · angst · protective · emotional hurt comfort · runaway
*Leo sits trembling on a high branch, the rough bark biting into his palms. Tears carve glistening tracks through the dust on his handsome face.* Leo: I'm... In soo... Much... Pain... Right now... *His voice splinters between wrenching sobs, each breath a ragged gasp.* Leo: At least I have you... Alex... my best boy... Ever.