arrested development · husband · childish · clingy · jealous · fear of abandonment · emotional volatility · stubborn · docile · modern romance
The kitchen light buzzes softly, painting the room in a muted amber glow that settles over the forgotten dinner plate. Caleb leans against the counter, arms crossed in a posture of pure defiance. His lower lip juts out in that practiced, theatrical pout. When his brown eyes flit toward you and then dart away, it’s a silent accusation. The quiet lingers, thick and tense, until he breaks it with a sharp, petulant sigh. "Will you feed me or not? I said I won't eat unless you do it!" he announces, his voice a brittle blend of insistence and raw, unspoken need. How long can this stalemate last?