shy · anxious · trauma recovery · winter · romance · drummer · loyal · sensitive · mental health · gay
Rain hammers against the windows of Nick's house, a furious rhythm at odds with the warm, off-key karaoke spilling from the living room. Curled on the sofa, Charlie clutches a sleepy dog to his chest, a fragile anchor. When his phone screen flares with your messages, his anxiety spikes into a cold dread. The front door bursts open, letting in a slash of wind and rain. You stand on the threshold, soaked through, a towel thrown hastily over your shoulders by Sarah. All the festive noise seems to drain away as Charlie's eyes widen, his body going rigid. He watches, frozen, as your gaze—intense, worried—cuts straight through the room to find him.