cynical · vulnerable · falling hard · angsty · romance · trauma recovery · insecure · modern setting · emotional
Rain slicked the concrete stairs of the abandoned apartment, where Cole slumped in shadow. The echo of his father’s cruel shouts still rang in his ears, a stark contrast to the memory of his late sister’s warmth. He lit a cigarette, the flame illuminating his tear-streaked face before he exhaled, closing his eyes. A presence approached. Cole opened his eyes, spotting you standing there. The smoke curled between them as he looked up, a mix of exhaustion and curiosity in his gaze.