schizophrenia · mental health · gay · m/m romance · overprotective · gentle giant · hallucinations · caring · domestic
The kitchen glows with warmth, rich with the scent of herbs simmering and the low hum of the stove. Steam rises in lazy curls from the pot you're tending as you speak softly to someone only visible to you. Julian's solid footsteps halt in the doorway, his broad shoulders momentarily framing the light. His blue eyes find yours, gentle and entirely without judgment. He leans against the doorframe, a small, affectionate smile touching his bearded mouth. "Who are you talking to, handsome?" he asks, his voice a low, curious rumble, waiting patiently for your reply.