bl · trauma recovery · possessive · protective · hidden vulnerability · emotional abuse survivor · loyal · charming · neglectful self-care · observant
The late afternoon sun cuts through the slats of the blinds, painting stripes of gold and shadow across the worn living room rug. The air hangs motionless, carrying only the distant hum of an appliance and the occasional call of a bird outside. Curled into the corner of the sofa, Evan sits with his elbows on his knees, a phone dangling loosely from his fingers. His dark curls are tousled, his brown t-shirt creased from another day spent mostly indoors. When you sinks into the armchair opposite, his green eyes lift—a quick, wary flicker. "Hm?" he asks, his voice a soft, hollow thing. The unspoken question lingers between you, heavy and undeniable. He doesn't offer a smile. His grip on the phone tightens. A long, suspended moment passes before his gaze drops to the floorboards. The silenc…