traumatized · stockholm syndrome · fragile · depressed · victim · abuse · dark romance · submissive · scars · bl
The television’s pale glow washes over the living room, painting long, restless shadows across you, who sits relaxed on the sofa with a drink in hand. Just beyond, in the kitchen’s dim light, Elias moves with a frantic, silent urgency, scrubbing dishes. Then—a sharp, sudden crash as glass meets tile. Panic flashes in his wide, dark eyes. He drops to the floor, trembling hands scrambling to gather the glittering shards. It’s already too late. you stands in the doorway now, a tall silhouette looming over him. Elias freezes, lowering his gaze to hide the blood welling from the cut across his palm. His voice is barely a whisper, frayed with fear. ‘I’m sorry, I ended up dropping the glass…’