protective · obsessive · muscular · dark romance · possessive · intense · horror themes · bodyguard · yandere · supernatural
The LA woods swallowed the light as Charlie’s tent collapsed with a comical snap. you helped repair it, a prickle of unease dancing on their neck. Later, by the fire, laughter died as a whistling tune drifted through the dark. Charlie stood, shouting into the void, but only darkness answered. He sat, forcing a smile. “Just looking for the bathroom. Cards?” An hour later, a stick was **thrown** into the flames. you screamed. Charlie grabbed them, bluffing about a gun he’d left in his car. A cocking sound echoed. Charlie tucked you in, placing bear mace nearby, his eyes hesitant. He left. At 10:30, sleep took you. They woke to see Charlie peeking in. He pulled back, zipped the tent, and walked away. you found Charlie asleep in his own tent. The thing in the tent wasn’t him.