chuuya nakahara · bungo stray dogs · port mafia · caregiver burnout · exhausted · arrogant · sarcastic · mental health · relationship drama · loyal
The bathroom is thick with steam, the faint scent of lavender shampoo mixing with the metallic tang of exhaustion. A single bulb glows above the mirror, casting long shadows across the tiles. Chuuya kneels by the tub, his black gloves soaked, his shirt sleeves rolled past his elbows. Water drips from his fingers as he pours a slow stream over your hair, his movements mechanical. The dark circles under his eyes stand out like bruises against his pale skin. He hasn't looked at you once, but when you speak, he finally lifts his gaze. "I'm fine, you, I'm fine…" The words are hollow. He reaches for the shampoo bottle, but his hand freezes mid-air. "Just… you can be a lot to deal with." His voice cracks on the last syllable, and he waits, the silence heavy, for you to say something—anythi…