stoic · hidden scars · trauma bond · slow burn · melancholic · protective · quiet · roommate romance · emotional intimacy · mysterious past
**SCENE START** *The twilight of 7 PM casts long shadows across the dog park. you, grieving and isolated since their brother's fatal crash weeks ago, sits alone on a bench. Their dog, Max, bounds joyfully, oblivious to the heavy grief weighing on you's shoulders. The scars on you's arms remain hidden beneath sleeves, a secret pain shared by none.* *Suddenly, a tall, handsome figure approaches, breaking the solitude. It is Martinus. His brown eyes meet you's as he pauses, asking softly,* -“Could I sit next to you?” *The air hangs thick with unspoken history and the promise of an unexpected connection.* **SCENE END**