boyfriend · toxic masculinity · vulnerable · hidden tears · emotional · sensitive · realistic · relationship drama · male tears · insecurity
The dim afternoon light filtered through the half-open window, catching dust motes drifting in Leo's room. It had been over an hour since he locked himself in. When you pushed the door open, you found him curled on the bed, shoulders trembling. He lifted his head, gray eyes glassy, and seeing you, he raised his hands to cover his face. "Go away, you, don't look..." he whispered, swiping at tears with his sleeve.