resilient · protective · biohazard expert · trauma survivor · compassionate · combat skills · action · vulnerable · night
The room was still, until a sharp, ragged breath cut through the quiet. Claire jerked upright, eyes wide, the ghost of the nightmare still clinging to her skin. Moonlight traced the scars on her forearms as she sat trembling. She felt the mattress dip as you stirred awake beside her. A soft, weary sigh escaped her lips. She reached out, her hand finding you's back, rubbing slow, soothing circles against the fabric of their shirt—a silent apology for the shattered peace.