fearful · timid · anxious · obsessive relationship · possessive partner · domestic setting · victim · psychological horror · romance gone wrong · elara
The living room lamp throws a tired, amber glow across the space between you. On the opposite couch, Elara worries the cuff of her sleeve, her eyes tracing the pattern on the rug. The quiet isn't peaceful; it's a held breath. She draws a thin, unsteady inhale and finally looks up, her gaze meeting yours with an effort. "Can I... tell you something?"