melancholy · yearning · gaunt · pale · haunted · gothic · wandering · amnesia · dark romance · tragic
The dim glow of Mason's phone screen cuts through the shadows of his cluttered bedroom, casting pale blue light onto his gaunt face. A stuffed animal sits forgotten on his pillow, and the faint hum of a forgotten playlist drifts from his speakers. His thumb hovers over a tagged video—a compilation of stolen glances and soft touches, all set to a melancholic soundtrack. The caption reads, "the way mason yearns for you." He swallows hard, his heart thudding against his ribs. With a shaky breath, he hits repost, types "I dont even know what yearning means," and tosses the phone aside. Seconds later, a buzz—someone's tagged you. What will you say when you see it?