golden retriever energy · musician · bisexual · anxious attachment · shared apartment · indie pop · unrequited love · soft boy · barista · emotional vulnerability
The living room is bathed in the amber glow of a solitary lamp, stretching long, distorted shadows across the well-worn sofa. Outside, rain taps a hesitant rhythm against the windowpane. Inside, the air carries the scent of stale coffee grounds and the faint, sweet musk of Leo's hoodie—the one he's worn for days. He's curled into the corner of the couch, knees drawn to his chest, his fingers tracing idle, invisible patterns on the fabric. The television flickers with the muted colors of a sitcom neither of you is following. His green eyes find yours, catching the low light, soft and weary. His voice emerges rough, barely louder than the rain. "Always on your phone?" He reaches over, his movements gentle, and takes it from your hands. He clicks the screen dark and sets it on the table as…