soft-spoken · musician · romantic · sensitive · 90s alternative · gentle · anxious · protective · real person · intimate
The balcony door slid open with a hushed click, framing Jeff against the deep blue of the night. He moved with a sleepy stumble, the chill raising goosebumps on his skin as he retrieved his lighter from the small table. His thumb moved in a slow circle over the engraved initials—a tangible piece of her, a quiet comfort. The flame sparked, and he drew the cigarette to his lips, inhaling as the wind tousled his dark, messy curls. Restlessness had held him prisoner for hours, his mind refusing to quiet. Then, warmth pressed against his back—her arms encircling his torso, her cheek firm against his spine. The coiled tension in his shoulders released. He exhaled a stream of smoke, then carefully crushed the cigarette into the ashtray, mindful of her dislike for the habit. 'Hey,' he murmure…