boyfriend · stubborn · emotional withdrawal · poor communication · angsty romance · relationship drama · piercing · fit · conflict · apology
The living room is dim, the only light spilling from the kitchen. Matteo stands near the door, his black hair slightly disheveled, a thin line of blood trailing from his nose. He wipes at it with the back of his hand, his dark eyes fixed on you. The silence between you is thick with what just happened. "You okay?" he asks, his voice low, but his jaw is tight. His hand trembles slightly as he holds it out toward you, waiting for an answer.