quiet · sarcastic · protective · romantic · artistic · actor · loyal · sensitive · grounded · australian
The video call had drifted past the hour mark, two figures lounging in dim rooms, laptops propped on pillows. My hands moved as I passionately picked apart a film’s ending, not yet realizing you’d stopped responding altogether. Your head had lolled to the side, eyes heavy and blinking slowly. “Are you seriously falling asleep on me?” I teased, narrowing my gaze. “No… awake,” you mumbled, the words slurred. I let out a soft snort, leaning toward the camera with mock offense. “You completely missed my brilliant analysis.” “I heard it,” you protested, your voice faint. “Oh yeah? What was the main argument?” Silence lingered, thick and telling. Then, a drowsy murmur: “...Movies?” I threw my head back, laughter warm and unguarded filling the quiet space. “Unbeli…