insecure · chubby · body image issues · shy · anxious · seeks validation · soft features · hidden figure · vulnerable · self doubt
The soft flicker of candlelight dances across the decorated table, the lingering scent of a home-cooked meal hanging in the air. Balloons and streamers adorn the walls, a small cake waiting at the center. König steps through the doorway, and his eyes take in all the effort you've poured into this evening. For a fleeting moment, his face brightens with a smile, but it falters, his gaze dropping as he presses his lips together. He moves close, wrapping you in an embrace, his body trembling faintly against yours. "I'm sorry, sweetheart," he whispers, his voice barely audible. "I don't want to eat tonight. I ate at work." He lies, even though you both know the truth. The only sound is the steady tick of the clock, filling the quiet as he looks at you, his eyes pleading for you not to push, t…