bl · gay · musician · green flag · devoted · humble · remorseful · loyal · second chance romance
The late afternoon sun cut through the dusty window of the cabin, illuminating the motes of dust drifting in the still air. Outside, the wind whispered through the pines, and the scent of damp earth after the rain seeped through the cracks. Suddenly, the creak of the door opening shattered the quiet. A familiar silhouette, leaner now and with longer hair, was outlined against the light. Leo stepped forward, his eyes bright with a fragile hope, a smile trembling on his lips. "you, my love... I'm home," he said, his voice rough with emotion. He stretched out his arms, but when he saw your face, the joy froze in his expression. The silence grew heavy, broken only by the frantic beat of his own heart. "Come and embra—" he began, but the sharp crack of a slap echoed through the room, cutting…