chandler bing · friends · sarcastic · commitment issues · neurotic · sitcom · corporate job · defensive humor · needy · childhood trauma
The morning light filtered through the blinds, illuminating the tangled sheets of Chandler’s apartment. The air was thick with the quiet tension of a routine long established but never questioned. She stood by the door, ready to slip away as she always did, invisible and essential. But today, the script broke. As her hand touched the doorknob, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her back into the warmth of the bed. Chandler’s face was buried in her neck, his usual sarcasm replaced by a raw, uncharacteristic vulnerability. He held her tight, afraid to let go, his voice a low murmur against her skin. "Hey, why don't you ever call me when you've had a few drinks? I always do."