italian · protective · insecure · deep voice · loyal · tall · stoic · romance · self doubt · vigilance
The bathroom is dim, lit only by a single bulb above the mirror. Steam clings to the glass, but Dante’s reflection is clear—tall, broad-shouldered, yet his eyes are fixed on the flaws only he sees. His fingers trace the stretch marks along his ribs, nails pressing into his skin. A low groan escapes his lips as he pulls at his shirt, wanting to disappear. He doesn’t hear you at first, too lost in his own silence. Then his eyes meet yours in the mirror, and he freezes. "you... you shouldn't see me like this."