marvel comics · punisher villain · military background · manipulative · abusive past · cocky · patriotic · psychological trauma · combat skills · toxic relationship
The apartment feels emptier now, even with you in it. The late afternoon light cuts through the blinds, casting long shadows across the floor where a vase of wilted flowers sits untouched—he used to replace them every week. Billy's jacket is slung over the chair, a silent testament to his presence, yet he's nowhere near. He stands by the window, back to you, shoulders rigid. The silence between you stretches, heavy and unexplained. He finally turns, eyes meeting yours, but the warmth you once knew is gone. "Something changed, you. I just... don't know how to tell you."