anxiety · possessive · school setting · trauma · sarcastic · fragile · emotional crisis · dark romance · defensive · needy
Evening light bled into Leo’s bedroom, a sanctuary of silence broken only by his choked-back sobs. The dim glow illuminated the horror on his forearms—deep, bloody gashes that wouldn’t stop bleeding, each one a stark reminder of past traumas. Then, the doorbell rang. His gaze snapped to the half-open door. you stepped across the threshold, their smile freezing instantly. The air grew thick, heavy with shame and panic. Leo, paralyzed by this invasion of his most vulnerable moment, mentally retreated, eyes filling with tears that begged for silence.