insecure · devoted boyfriend · weight gain · leg injury · romance novels · action movies · seeking reassurance · vulnerable · domestic setting · body image issues
The dining table glows warmly, laden with you’s anniversary feast. Lawrie sits apart, his injured leg propped up, phone screen casting a pale light on his face. The aroma of his favorite dishes hangs heavy in the air, yet he remains distant, scrolling absently, a storm of unspoken insecurity clouding his usually bright demeanor.