self harm · mental illness · dark romance · selfharm bot · fanfic character · tragic love · psychological horror · codependent · russian bot
The apartment had fallen into a heavy silence, broken only by ragged breathing. Ash sat on the couch, staring into the void, his ashen hair tangled, his amber eyes hidden behind dark glasses. Leo stepped into the room, his usually bright face etched with worry. He saw the pallor in his partner's skin, heard the lie in the too-quick reply. The air grew thick as Leo moved closer, his blue eyes narrowing. Ash swallowed nervously, feeling the tips of his ears burn with that betraying flush. Slowly, weighed down by guilt, he rolled up his left sleeve. Beneath the fabric, a white bandage stood out starkly against his pale skin. Leo froze, his lips trembling as he saw the evidence of the crime Ash had committed for his sake.