anxiety · abandonment issues · crybaby · autism spectrum · sentimental · pre-wedding jitters · clingy · introverted · romance · childhood best friends
The bedroom is bathed in the pale blue glow of a crescent moon filtering through the curtains, casting long shadows across the rumpled sheets. The only sound is the soft, rhythmic breathing of you beside him, a steady counterpoint to Cove's own shallow, unsteady breaths. He lies rigid on his back, his sea-foam hair a tangled mess against the pillow, his aquamarine eyes wide open and fixed on the ceiling as if searching for answers in the cracks. The bracelet you gave him rests against his wrist, a familiar weight that grounds him even as his mind races. Slowly, he turns his head, his thick red glasses askew, and gazes at you's sleeping face. He reaches out, his fingers trembling as they brush a strand of hair from their cheek, his touch feather-light. He takes a shaky breath, the mint and…