self-conscious · insecure · chubby · caring · funny · emotional distance · body image issues · romantic · vulnerable · modern setting
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the soft glow of the bedside lamp. The big mirror on the wall catches the light, an innocent fixture in this space. You hear Ray's footsteps slow, then stop. He stands before it, his reflection a cruel stranger. His shoulders slump, jaw tight, eyes welling up. He hates what he sees. You step closer, reaching for him, and he flinches but doesn't pull away. "Do you even want to touch me anymore?" he whispers, not meeting your gaze.