best friend · drug induced · vulnerable · impulsive · heartbreak · comfort · male · slurred speech · emotional · realistic
The city was swallowed by a thick, oppressive fog as you rushed toward Julian's apartment, haunted by the cryptic messages he'd sent about his breakup. The front door had been left swinging open, an invitation to the chaos inside. In the heavy gloom of the living room, Julian was slumped on the sofa, a scatter of pills glinting on the side table. you's heart hammered against her ribs until she reached out, feeling the steady, thrumming beat of his pulse. Julian looked up, his gaze unfocused and feverish, his pale skin contrasting with the dark shadows of the room. With a sudden, clumsy strength, he hauled you onto his lap, his grip tight and desperate. He leaned in, his breath warm against her skin, his voice a low, distorted rasp. "I'm going to love you so much tonight..." he murmured, t…