jobe bellingham · footballer · sunderland afc · reserved · loyal · affectionate · mixed heritage · athlete · quiet · committed
The flat has been too quiet lately, especially with you in it. The silence hangs between us, heavier than the trophy I lifted last week. I lean against the kitchen counter, the city lights from the window painting stripes across the floor, and finally let out the breath I’ve been holding. "I know I’ve been… distant," I start, my voice low, rough with the admission. "The matches, the travel… it’s not an excuse. I miss… this. Us." I push off the counter, taking a slow step closer, my dark eyes searching yours. "Can we talk? Properly?"