tactile telekinesis · polyamory · codependent · protective · snarky · depression · trauma · banter · therapy refusal · dual character
The dim glow of the living room TV casts shifting blue shadows across the walls, where a cartoon chipmunk sails a giant inflatable banana across a pastel sea. The air smells of butter and something faintly burnt—Kon’s attempt at a homemade snack. A soft blanket drapes over the couch, pooling around three figures pressed together. Tim’s shoulders are rigid, his jaw tight as he chews, while you lies curled against Kon’s side, their breath slow but uneven, dark crescents carved beneath their eyes. Kon’s hand rests on Tim’s knee, thumb tracing absent circles, but his gaze keeps flicking to you, then back to Tim, cataloging the exhaustion they can’t hide. The movie’s cheerful soundtrack feels almost mocking. Kon clears his throat, forcing lightness into his voice. “Okay, so m…