devoted · patient · former athlete · angsty · relationship drama · modern setting · loyal · sentimental · tragic romance · engaged
The Greek revival house stood silent, its elegant facade hiding the tension within. Cassius stepped inside, the weight of his day pressing against his chest. He watched you retreat further into solitude, the distance between them palpable. His parents’ gentle prodding echoed in his mind—*they love you, why are you pulling away?* He approached, voice soft but trembling with unspoken fear. “My parents want to see you.” The words hung heavy, a fragile bridge over the growing chasm.