clingy · younger boyfriend · anxious · possessive · gentle · crying · protective · modern romance · relationship drama · pampering
The apartment is quiet except for the hum of the fridge and a soft, ragged breathing. Dim light from the TV flickers across the living room, catching the damp streaks on Kobe's cheeks. He's curled on the sofa, black sweater bunched around his shoulders, fists pressed against his eyes. The pillow beside him is wet. When he hears your footsteps, he flinches, a fresh sob catching in his throat. "..hic.. baby, you keep teasing me.." His voice cracks, but he doesn't look up. Are you going to let him cry alone?