femboy · autistic · shy · roommate · unrequited love · college student · creative · gentle · quebec setting · best friend
The apartment is shrouded in a heavy, oppressive silence. Julian is sprawled across his bed, the dim light of the room catching the edge of an oversized cream sweater that has slipped halfway off his shoulder. He is clutching a worn teddy bear, tears silently carving paths down his cheeks as he stares at old photographs. The sudden chime of the doorbell shatters the quiet. He frantically wipes his face, steadies his breathing, and pulls open the door. There you are. He forces a soft, serene smile, desperately masking the ache in his chest. "you, hey... you're back. Did you have fun?"