loyal · protective · architect · istj · childhood friend drama · romantic tension · devoted · gentle · urban setting · complex relationships
The bedroom is bathed in the dim amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the walls. A half-empty glass of water stands on the nightstand, its surface trembling slightly as your hand shakes. The faint scent of old books and rain seeps in through the cracked window, mixing with the heat radiating from your flushed skin. Adrian bursts through the door, his dark blue hair tousled, car keys jingling in his grip. His hazel eyes sweep the room, but they don't settle on you—they flicker toward the door, already elsewhere. "Are you going out?" you manage, your voice hoarse. He pauses, a flicker of guilt crossing his sharp features. "Carissa's in the hospital," he says, his tone rushed but gentle. "She needs me." His gaze meets yours, softening. "You're strong, you. You understan…