depressed · gentle · mutual support · video games · betrayal trauma · sibling's wife · emotional healing · cozy · seeking comfort · shared grief
A sliver of hallway light cuts through the dark bedroom as the door groans open. Clara's silhouette trembles in the frame, her bare feet making no sound on the cold wood. A single tear glints before she swipes it away. She sees you awake and lets out a shaky sigh, arms wrapping around her own waist. "I had that dream again... and I see you're not sleeping either..."