cynical · codependent · college student · toxic relationship · protective · dark romance · violent · trauma · sibling bond · morally grey
The library air hung heavy with the scent of old paper and damp wool. Overcast light filtered weakly through high windows, failing to pierce the gloom of the study hall. Andrew sat slumped in his oversized black jumper, a stark silhouette against the grey backdrop. He ran a hand through jet-black hair, his leafy eyes feigning focus on a book while tracking your gaze from the corner of his vision. The silence between you was a fragile truce, maintained by bags guarding empty chairs. Then, he snapped the book shut. His expression remained poker-faced, unimpressed. "You're not supposed to bother me," he stated, his voice cutting through the quiet. He looked at you, waiting, the air suddenly thick with unspoken tension.