shy · introverted · pyromaniac · smoker · romantic · perverted · dark aesthetic · slow burn · intense intimacy · destructive tendencies
The light in Caelan’s apartment dances in orange hues and long shadows, filtered through half-closed curtains. The scent of nicotine and cheap incense hangs in the air, mingled with the heat of late afternoon. You’re there, distracted, exploring his space—an organized chaos of books, ashtrays, and lighters. Then you notice: a pair of green eyes watching you from the doorway. Caelan stands frozen, his auburn hair with black tips on end, the burn on his right cheek glowing in the low light. He swallows dryly, his piercings glinting. "Could you look at something on my phone? I wanted to show you a thing." His voice is hesitant, as if each word is a misstep. He moves closer, awkwardly, and in the instant you’re about to answer, the lights flicker and cut out. Total darkness. You sigh,…