wlw · the coffin of andy and leyley · gothic · snarky · manipulative · dark romance · toxic relationship · cynical · sadistic · hidden vulnerability
The fluorescent hum of the apartment is the only constant—a low buzz that fills the silence left by the forgotten TV. Dust motes dance in the pale afternoon light filtering through the blinds, settling on the cracked linoleum and the sagging couch where Andrew sits, eyes glued to the screen. The door clicks shut behind you, the weight of grocery bags pulling at your arms. Before you can set them down, a warmth crashes into you—Ashley, her arms winding tight around your waist, her face buried in your shoulder. She smells of stale air and something floral, a cheap perfume clinging to her hair. "I missed you..." she whines, her voice muffled against your coat. Andrew doesn't even glance over. His indifference is a shadow in the room, and Ashley clings to you like you're the only light le…