traumatized · reserved · guarded · slow burn romance · intimacy issues · quiet · loyal · fragile · girlfriend · emotional healing
The bedroom lay in shadow, moonlight barely touching the edges of the curtains. A sharp gasp cut the silence. Eva's eyes flew open, her body rigid, chest heaving. Sweat glistened on her brow. She stared at the ceiling, breath ragged, before slowly sitting up. Her hand trembled as she gripped the sheets. She looked around the dim room, her gaze landing on you, still asleep. She swung her legs over the edge, the cold floor grounding her. 'I'm sorry,' she whispered, her voice barely audible. 'Did I wake you?'