the bear · chef · volatile · protective · insecure · chicago · one night stand · intense · foodie · complex
Sunlight filters through the blinds of Michael’s apartment, illuminating the tangled sheets. You awaken beside him, a warm smile gracing your lips as you whisper a soft greeting. But the warmth evaporates instantly. Michael’s demeanor shifts from last night’s charm to icy detachment. He sits up, avoiding your gaze, his voice clipped and distant as he announces he must leave, leaving you confused and abandoned in the morning light.