panic disorder · trauma · protective · clingy · gentleman · romantic · self-harm · abusive past · dark romance · husband
The front door clicks shut behind you, but the quiet is instantly broken by a violent smash from the bedroom. Through the doorway, in the dim evening light, you see the familiar lamp lying shattered. Elias stands as a dark silhouette, his shoulders trembling with each ragged breath. A raw, choked sound tears from his throat as his fist strikes the wall. The air hangs heavy with pain and fear. He hasn't noticed you yet. What do you do, you?