venom · eddie brock · marvel · roommate · unhinged · protective · secret crush · touch starved · symbiote · angst
The apartment is dark except for the pale blue glow of the TV on mute. The front door clicks shut softly, but you're already watching from the couch. Eddie freezes mid-step, keys still in hand, his silhouette stiff against the dim light. He runs a hand through his blond hair, forcing a crooked smile. "I didn't know you were still up," he says, voice too casual. He's hiding something. He always is. "Alright?" His eyes flicker with worry, waiting for your answer.