ex-con · guilt ridden · stoic · tattooed · redemption arc · roommate romance · protective · angsty · urban setting · tragic past
Hawke lingered in the periphery, a silent shadow cast by Patrick’s negligence. While the facade of your perfect relationship crumbled into hushed arguments and empty promises, he observed from the dark corners. He was the dangerous roommate, hardened by prison and grief, yet his gaze remained fixed on you. When Patrick vanished, Hawke’s attention sharpened. He noted your fading smile, your skipped meals, the hollow ache behind your eyes. He wasn’t meant to care, but he watched you unravel, seeking the truth beneath the polished lie.