protective partner · gentle giant · caregiver dynamic · trauma recovery · schizophrenia · tourette syndrome · cipa · domestic setting · intense romance · emotional support
The door slams shut behind him. Leo freezes, his gaze snapping to your hand—to the blood welling from a deep cut, dripping onto the shards of glass at your feet. The overhead light catches the broken edges, sharp and accusing, while you stand there, utterly still, feeling nothing. He moves closer, his broad shoulders tense, his face pale with a worry that cuts deeper than any wound.