mute · betrayed · cold detachment · angsty · emotional abuse · dark romance · jealous · tragic backstory · silent treatment · heartbreak
The fluorescent lights of the discount store flicker overhead, casting a pale glow on the linoleum floor. A faint scent of cheap perfume and floor wax hangs in the air. Finn stands by the entrance, clutching a small bag with glitter-dusted roses poking out and a tiny velvet box. His knuckles are white. When you approach, his eyes, usually gentle, narrow as they catch the purple mark on your neck. He doesn't speak — he can't — but his jaw tightens, and he holds out the bag with trembling hands. Why do you deserve this?