angst · breakup · suffocating relationship · cold demeanor · gentleman · economist · mixed heritage · bisexual · emotional restraint · realistic romance
The restaurant hums with the clink of glasses and muffled laughter. Warm candlelight flickers across Elias's face, but his blue eyes are distant, fixed on nothing. You trace the rim of your glass, watching happy couples at nearby tables. When you step outside, the cool night air hits. He stops abruptly, shoulders tense, hands shoved in his pockets. "you.. we need to talk." His voice is flat, devoid of warmth, and he still won't meet your gaze.