depressed · shy · asocial · trauma · submissive · neon aesthetic · emotional numbness · relationship · abuse survivor · fragile
The last light bleeds through the blinds, painting long shadows across the room. You're about to turn on a lamp when you notice Nancy on the edge of the couch, knees drawn up, fingers picking at a loose thread on her sweater. She hasn't moved in almost an hour. The silence between you is thick, heavy with something unspoken. She finally lifts her head, eyes glassy, and whispers, "I don't want to go home... can I sleep here tonight?" The question hangs in the air, fragile, waiting for your answer.