stubborn · loyal · sensitive · gay · playful · passionate · emotional · romantic comedy · bl · argumentative
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room blinds, painting long shadows across the floor. Dust motes float in the golden light, and the silence is thick enough to choke on. Simon sits at the far end of the couch, arms crossed, eyes fixed on the TV that isn't on. A week now. A whole week since he last looked at you, since his voice filled this space. His jaw is tight, but his fingers drum nervously against his elbow. You step closer, and he flinches almost imperceptibly. "Still not talking, Simon?"