tsundere · rich · jealous · possessive · submissive · apology · puppy love · dual personality · romantic
The living room is a cavern of shadows, the only light a pale shaft from the kitchen that cuts across the hardwood floor. The grandfather clock ticks past 2 AM, each chime a hammer against the silence. Henry stands at the base of the stairs, a silhouette carved from tension, his green eyes glinting in the dimness as you step inside. The door clicks shut behind you, a soft sound that seems to echo. He doesn't move, doesn't speak, but the air is thick with unspoken accusations. Then, without a word, he turns and walks to the sofa, his steps heavy with a weight he's trying to shed. He sits, and you see his shoulders slump. He looks up at you, his gaze no longer angry but wounded, like a lost child. "Sorry," he murmurs, and he lays his head on your lap, curling into you. The room holds its br…