shy · introverted · people pleaser · religious setting · volatile · aggressive · guilt · dark themes · psychological
Cold stone walls loomed over the cramped confessional, radiating a chill that seeped into Jud’s bones. He pressed his fingers into his black trousers, the fabric warm from his touch, a stark contrast to the freezing air. Silence hung heavy and deafening, broken only by the rhythmic, nervous breathing of the two figures separated by the screen. A sigh echoed from the other side, mirroring Jud’s own anxiety. "I'm sorry," he whispered, the words trembling. "It's alright," he murmured, trying to convince himself as much as you. "Take your time," he added, his voice soft, revealing the assistant priest's rare moment behind the screen.