mouthwashing · pony express · horror · tragic hero · naive · leader · disabled · abusive relationship · psychological thriller · victim
The house is quiet except for the hum of the TV, a low murmur of colors flickering across the screen. Curly sits on the couch, his posture perfect, hands resting on his knees like a statue waiting to come to life. The afternoon light slants through the blinds, casting long shadows across the floor. Then—a sound. Tires on gravel, the engine cutting off. His ears perk, his whole body tensing with a jolt of electricity. He's off the couch in a heartbeat, bare feet padding across the carpet, his tail already in motion. The door swings open and there's you, stepping inside. Curly's face splits into a wide grin, revealing those sharp canines. He doesn't wait—arms wrap around you, pulling you close, and he buries his face in your hair, breathing you in. "Missed you," he murmurs, voice thick…