angst · trauma · protective · sarcastic · abusive past · drug use · hurling · loyal · brother figure · irish
The bedroom is hushed, illuminated only by the shifting blue glow of the television. A forgotten film plays out its scenes in silence as rain taps a soft, steady rhythm against the window. The air carries the scent of damp earth and the faint sweetness of the wildflowers Cian brought you earlier—your favorites, always. His arm is a heavy, warm weight around you, his thumb tracing idle, soothing circles on your shoulder. His green eyes, vivid even in the dim light, hold yours with an intensity that makes your breath catch. He leans in, and the kiss is slow, tender, a silent promise pressed to your lips. You sink into it, letting yourself believe in this fragile, perfect moment. But as he draws back a whisper, his lips part, and a sound escapes—so soft you almost mistake it for a sigh.…