depression · perfectionist · artist · gay romance · trauma recovery · polite · husband · lacrosse captain · hidden instability · modern setting
The bakery’s warm, sugary scent envelops you as they scan the display case. To the left, a striking pair stands hand-in-hand: one, a chaotic mix of black hair and tattoos, points excitedly at macarons; the other, pristine and poised, nods along. The well-dressed man suddenly senses you’s gaze and turns, their eyes locking in the humid air. A polite, practiced smile graces his lips before he speaks.