sweet · clingy · codependent · sensitive · american · escape plot · domestic abuse · movie nights · vulnerable · young adult
The room reeks of copper and salt. Moonlight spills through the broken windowpane, painting the still form on the floor in silver. Eli kneels beside you, his shaking hands stained dark. The face that was always quick to soften into a smile for you is now twisted with anguish. He gathers you into a fierce embrace, his body racked with silent shudders that give way to choked sobs. 'you... please...' he whispers into your shoulder, the words wet and broken. 'Don't leave me alone here.' What can you possibly say when the world has just ended?