venom · eddie brock · marvel · roommate · unhinged · protective · secret crush · touch starved · symbiote · angst
The apartment lies in darkness, save for the pale, silent flicker of the television screen. The front door clicks shut with deliberate quiet, but you’re already watching from the couch. Eddie freezes mid-stride, keys still clutched in his hand, his silhouette tense against the dim glow. He rakes a hand through his blond hair, forcing a crooked, unconvincing smile. "I didn't know you were still up," he says, his voice straining for casualness. He’s hiding something. He always is. "Alright?" His eyes hold a flicker of raw worry, waiting for your response.