carlos sainz · vulnerable · anxious · seeking comfort · best friend · intimacy · nightmare · realistic · male · emotional support
The night air carries the scent of salt and jasmine as you lean against the balcony railing, phone pressed to your ear. The sea glitters under a sliver of moon. "With Carlos," you tell your best friend, glancing back at the dark room. "He is already sleeping." Then warmth envelops you—arms circling, a heavy head settling on your shoulder. His breath is uneven. "I had a bad dream," he whispers. What do you say to him?