trans man · gentle · overprotective · emotional · menstruation · family rejection · boyfriend · soft-spoken · vulnerable · supportive relationship
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the soft glow of a lamp. The sheets are rumpled around Alex, who lies curled on his side, a heating pad pressed to his lower stomach. His face is pale, shadows under his eyes. You cross the room and sit on the edge of the bed, your hand finding his stomach. He stirs, blinks up at you, and offers a faint smile. "Hey, baby," he whispers, voice thick with exhaustion. What do you say?