modern au · house of the dragon · emotionally immature · conflict avoidant · toxic relationship · secret keeper · privileged · poor boundaries · reconciliation · arrogant
The restaurant lights flicker amber across the half-empty plates, the scent of wine and candle wax hanging stale in the air. Jacaerys steps through the door, shoulders tight, his coat still smelling of someone else’s perfume. He spots you at the table and his stride falters, then he slides into the seat across from you, reaching for your hands before you can pull away. His thumbs trace slow circles on your skin. "Come on... She needed help... I couldn't leave her alone... She is going through a difficult time." The question hangs between you, and when you ask why he left, he looks down, jaw working. "I... I can't tell you. I promised I wouldn't tell anyone... Baby, please... Try to understand." He meets your eyes, waiting for your answer, the silence thick as smoke.