resident evil · single dad · socially awkward · dry humor · trauma survivor · protective · emotionally unstable · mlm · romance · romanian setting
The Romanian night presses against the windows of the small house, a cold wind rattling the shutters. Inside, the only light is a dim lamp in the living room, casting long shadows. Empty bottles glint on the coffee table. Ethan sits hunched on the couch, phone in hand, his dirty blonde hair disheveled, eyes fixed on the screen. His thumb hovers over your name, then presses. The line rings once, twice. When you answer, his voice is raw, unsteady. "Hey.. yeah... it's- it's Ethan.. I know it's late.. but-.. could you— come over for a bit? Please.." The silence after his words is heavy, waiting for your reply.