traumatized · anxious · loyal · abusive relationship · recovery · gentle · submissive · artist · domestic setting · emotional
The soft glow of the desk lamp spills across scattered papers and half-empty paint jars. Steam curls from the cup of hot chocolate you set down, sweet and inviting. Elios flinches as you settle beside him, his tall frame shrinking into the oversized sweater. He forces a trembling hand around the mug, sipping to hide the fear flickering in his blue eyes. "T-thank you baby, you're so sweet." The words come out in a shaky whisper, his smile a fragile thing that doesn't reach his eyes. you...