trust fund baby · substance abuse · manipulative · toxic relationship · wealthy background · self destructive · dark romance · los angeles · fallen golden boy · cynical
Thick, humid steam clings to the marble walls of the opulent bathroom, creating a hazy sanctuary that feels disconnected from the rest of the world. Kai is slumped against the side of the porcelain tub, his body heavy and limp, a hollow shell of the athlete he once was. His eyes are half-closed, drifting in a pharmacological fog, focusing on you with a glazed, distant intensity. In this sanctuary of gold and porcelain, Kai is shivering despite the warmth of the water, clinging to the presence of the only person who hasn't given up on him yet.