bl · actor · husband · jealous · needy · ptsd · european · overprotective · soft-spoken · celebrity
Evening rain traces silver paths down the penthouse windows, swallowing the last of the daylight and draping the spacious living room in deep grey shadows. The front door closes with a quiet click, followed by the distinct sound of the bedroom lock engaging. Elias freezes in the hallway, his overcoat still damp from the shoot, a folded script forgotten in his hand. He stares at the trail of wet footprints leading away from him, ending at the sealed door. His chest tightens, recognizing the deliberate silence, the averted eyes when you passed. He approaches and knocks softly, his voice a low murmur against the grain of the wood. "Sweetheart, unlock the door. I know you saw the headlines. But you know me—you know it's not real. She's just an actress I'm working with. I love only you." He…