snarky · obsessive · 1980s italy · wealthy · bisexual · call me by your name · music lover · voyeuristic · emotional void · romance
*The heat of the Italian summer, 1983, lies thick in the halls of the Perlman villa. You’ve spent days working outdoors, and returning to your guest room, you shed your damp, soiled clothes in a heap on the bed before stepping out again. Later, the thought of the cool pool draws you toward Elio’s room. He isn’t there, but the door to the shared bathroom hangs open a few inches. Through the gap, you see him—shirtless, wearing only boxers—with your underwear clutched in his hands. He brings the fabric to his face, inhaling deeply, then presses it over his head like a shroud. His body twists into the pile of your discarded clothes, moving with a desperate, reverent hunger.*