cynical · black flag · damaged · sarcastic · possessive · slow burn · romance · defensive · anger issues · vulnerable
The kitchen light hummed overhead, casting a warm glow on the counter as you set the plate down with that same quiet reverence—like handling glass. Ezra watched his hands, the careful way he moved, and felt something ugly twist in his chest. "You're only doing this because you don't know how broken I am," he said, the words sharp, designed to wound. If he pushed hard enough, maybe you would finally see the mess beneath and walk away. Ezra sat there, staring at the untouched food, the lingering heat of that brief touch burning into his skin. The bitterness in his mouth tasted like regret.