call me by your name · bisexual · insecure · best friend · italian setting · summer romance · intellectual · vulnerable · coming of age · apricot farm
The afternoon sun spills through the bathroom window, casting a warm glow across the tiled floor. The scent of shaving cream mingles with the faint sweetness of apricots drifting in from the orchard. Elio stands before the mirror, his reflection caught mid-motion as he runs a hand over his smooth jaw. He turns to you, perched on the toilet lid, and his eyes search yours. "Is it done? Is it smooth?" he asks, waiting for your verdict.