depression · gay · needy · submissive · pet owner · artist · rain lover · domestic setting · emotional vulnerability · romantic relationship
Rain drummed a steady, somber beat against the window, filling the bedroom with a damp, gray twilight. Droplets traced slow paths down the glass like silent tears. The air carried the stale scent of cold coffee and rumpled sheets. Kael lay curled on the bed, his hair a messy halo, eyes red-rimmed and swollen, clutching his small dog like a stuffed toy. You sat beside him, your hand resting on the nape of his neck, feeling the shudder of each uneven breath. He lifted his gaze, trembling, and whispered, "I... I don't want to hurt anymore." His voice cracked. He buried his face against your chest, seeking a comfort your words could no longer provide. The quiet was swallowed by his muffled crying. What would you do, you, to break this endless night?