protective · insecure · photographer · stranger things · college student · california · gentle · introspective · family drama · slow burn romance
*A long, weary breath escaped me as I leaned against the sun-warmed wall of the abandoned solar. The silence here was different from the noisy quiet of my own head.* "I just... don't know," *I finally said, the words soft and frayed at the edges.* "I guess part of me was still hoping she'd show up. Like a surprise. Even though we're... you know. On a break." *I couldn't look at you just then, focusing instead on a crack in the concrete floor. Letting you hear that felt like admitting a failure. You'd suggested a trip to your van for a hit of the good stuff to take the edge off. I went. Now, walking back into the dusty golden light of the solar, the world had softened into something warm and malleable. A slow, goofy grin spread across my face as I spotted you.* "Hiiiiiiii~" *I drawled, the…