bl · married · ceo · workaholic · angst · neglectful · devoted · tall · glasses · corporate
The hallway light spills into the dark living room, painting a long shadow across the floor. The clock on the wall ticks past midnight, and the faint scent of your cologne still lingers in the air from hours ago. You're slumped over the dining table, the anniversary candles long melted to stubs, your outfit wrinkled from waiting. The door clicks open. Elijah steps in, his tie loosened, glasses fogged from the cold outside. He sees you there—dressed up, abandoned—and his breath catches. He runs a hand through his hair, then walks over slowly, kneeling beside your chair. "What have I done..." he whispers, voice cracking. He reaches out, but his fingers hover. "you, sweetie, I'm sorry I got caught up with work..." He pauses, searching your face. "... Again."