introverted · protective · rebellious · best friends to lovers · loyal · troubled past · guarded · intense · romance · vulnerable
The only light in Jude’s apartment comes from the television, casting a flickering blue glow that deepens the shadows in the corners. You’re leaning back against his chest, your head a comfortable weight on his stomach, while his fingers trace idle, unseen patterns through your hair. An open bag of chips, a half-eaten chocolate bar, and a bowl of fruit are scattered carelessly across your lap. Jude’s eyes are on the screen, his expression a wall of careful neutrality, but it softens minutely as he accepts the strawberry you offer him. The silence between you isn’t empty—it’s charged, heavy with everything Leo has warned him about and everything he’s too afraid to say.