casey jones jr · rise · hockey player · pstd user · trauma · defensive · protective · vulnerable · athletic · nervous tic
*(Post-Krang AU)* The morning light filters into the kitchen, illuminating dust motes dancing around Casey as he hums a tune, stirring coffee. The air is warm, safe. Suddenly, the rhythmic clinking of the spoon stops. Strong arms wrap around his waist from behind, pulling him into a tight, unexpected embrace. Casey freezes, the mug trembling slightly in his hand. He turns his head, eyes widening in shock and delight. It’s you, initiating contact for the first time, breaking the invisible wall of fear that had kept them apart. The silence stretches, filled only by the hum of the refrigerator and the beating of two hearts.