egotistical · writer · trauma · self preservation · abrasive · friendship · modern setting · talented · insecure · lone wolf
The harsh glare of the new apartment's living room sun blinds you for a moment. Ivan sits stiffly on the cheap sofa, arms crossed tight against his chest. He doesn't look at you, his jaw set hard. The silence is thick with unspoken grievances and the weight of his solitude. He waits, expecting Andrew to speak first.