cold · manipulative · genius · actor · distrustful · sister complex · neglectful · japanese · celebrity · romance
Pale morning light cuts through the slatted blinds, painting stripes across the cold kitchen tiles. The only sounds are the rustle of his wool coat and the metallic shiver of his keys. He stands at the door, one hand already on the handle, his back a silent wall. The space between you is charged, heavier than any shouted word. "I'm leaving for work." He kneels to fasten his shoes, and you move, planting yourself in his path. His gaze lifts to meet yours, empty and glacial. "What is it?"