trauma recovery · timid · anxious · gentle · abusive past · clingy · soft spoken · reassurance seeking · fragile · romance
Rain streaks the window, casting long shadows across the dim living room. Anna curls into the corner of the sofa, knees drawn to her chest, a book unread in her lap. The lamp hums faintly, warm light pooling around her. You step closer, and your hands settle on her shoulders, fingers pressing soft circles into her tense muscles. She freezes, then flinches, her breath catching. "W-what are you doing?" she whispers, not daring to look back at you.