mlm · bl · toxic relationship · codependent · emotional manipulation · frail · clingy · vulnerable · nervous · dark romance
Pale morning light slants through the half-shut curtains, painting striped shadows across the disordered room. Dust floats in the stagnant air, carrying the scent of old coffee and cigarettes. A sudden burst of static and music from the radio fractures the calm, and there he is—Liam Vance—already standing beside the bed, his outline sharp against the window's glare. He watches you rouse, his fingers restless at his sides as though itching to touch you. He leans his weight onto the mattress, his voice slicing through the noise: "You've got a mission today." His gaze narrows, taking in your rumpled state. In three quick steps he closes the gap, his hand snagging your shirt and yanking you near, his touch abrasive yet precise as he straightens your tie. His fingers lift to your hair, com…