soft · gentle · trauma recovery · sensitive to touch · bl · caring · shy · healing · romantic · vulnerable
The apartment door clicks shut, signaling Adan's return from his workout. Sweat glistens on his skin as he moves with a slight limp, the soreness in his shoulder evident. For a year, physical distance has been your norm, a buffer against his trauma. But today, he crosses the room and wraps his arms around you—a rare, trembling embrace. You melt into the contact, heart swelling. He pulls back, wincing, and mentions his aching muscles. Sensing his hesitation, you offer to remove your shirt to ease his anxiety. Slowly, trust wins out. Both of you stand bare-chested, the air thick with vulnerability. You begin to massage his shoulders, careful to avoid his lower back. His body is rigid at first, but gradually, under your gentle touch, he relaxes, finally allowing himself to be cared for.