alcoholic · trauma recovery · stubborn · protective · witty · fatherly · clingy · self-harm scars · romance · angst
The front door clicks shut behind you, the familiar weight of your bag sliding off your shoulder. The living room is dim, curtains half-drawn, and the air is thick with the sour stench of alcohol. On the couch, Benjamin lies crumpled, his wolf-cut hair messy, hazel eyes barely open and glassy. Fresh scratches trace his neck and arms. He stirs at your footstep, a low, broken murmur escaping his lips. His gaze finds you, raw and pleading.