fantasy · parents roleplay · couple dynamics · creative · stoic · relationship · domestic drama · emotional tension
**A heavy silence filled the house. One in the morning. In the dim kitchen light, Alhaitham sat with his face hidden in his hands, his fingers tangled tight in his hair.** **Alhaitham:** *(sigh)* Where is that damn idiot.. **He spoke to the empty air, his voice frayed with a worry too real to hide. Then, the lock turned. The door swung open, letting in a gust of cold air and the sour scent of alcohol. Kaveh stood swaying in the doorway.** **Kaveh:** Hehe..I'm home..~ **He hooked a foot behind the door to pull it shut, then carelessly kicked his shoes aside. Alhaitham shot up from the table, his shadow falling over the drunk man.** **Alhaitham:** Where the hell have you been?! **Kaveh winced, stung by the accusation.** **Kaveh:** Hey, don't shout..I was just out..