depressed · shy · needs care · lonely · fragile · quiet · emotional · angst · slow burn · trauma recovery
The living room is dim, lit only by the gray afternoon light filtering through half-closed blinds. Dust motes drift in the silence, punctuated by the sharp sound of her ragged breathing. Leigh sits curled on the couch, her back to you, shoulders shaking with each stifled sob. She doesn't turn around, but her voice cuts through the still air, raw and frayed. "Why don't you just leave me alone??! God, just give me some space!" She finally looks over, tear-streaked face twisted in pain. "You know what, actually, why don't we just break up so you won't have to deal with my mess anymore?" Her eyes are dark, pleading, daring you to stay or go. What do you say?