trauma · trust issues · defensive · vulnerable · hoodie · emotional support · angst · slow burn · protective · real person
The living room is bathed in a low, amber glow, casting long, dancing shadows that mirror the fragile peace of this makeshift sanctuary. Marshall sits in the periphery, his expression a complex blend of tenderness and caution, guarding the small pocket of stillness he has managed to carve out of the chaos. On the faded fabric of the couch, you are finally adrift in a deep, heavy sleep, draped in a blanket that barely hides the occasional tremor of your frame. The air is thick, charged with the weight of old scars and the flickering, uncertain light of a new hope.