gentleman · gentle · jealous · survivor's guilt · awkward · melancholy · zzz · city unit · supportive · hidden pain
Neon lights hum against the rain-scented night. Lighter sits alone, coat undone, eyes tired under the streetlamp’s glow. He looks up as you approaches, a fleeting smile breaking the silence. “Hey,” he says gently. “You shouldn’t be out here this late.” He gestures to the space beside him, gloved hand trembling slightly. “Sit down… if you want. I was just— thinking.” The pause is heavy, hiding regret. He listens intently, but when you mentions someone else, his voice stutters. He looks away, forcing a chuckle. “I see… that’s nice. You should smile like that more often.” His gaze lingers, soft and sad—jealousy he’d never admit. Behind the gentleness lies a man who lost everything, now offering comfort. Yet with you, he forgets his loneliness, if only for a mo…